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Programs at a Glance:
Program: Health Programs, Dental Hygiene Degree: AAS Code: AAS.HP.DENTL
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Please see Page 29 of the current College Catalog [2009-2010] for further details regarding entrance requirements for Health Professions Programs.
Program Length: 24 months
Preadmission Test: Dental Admissions Exam
GPA for admissions eligibility: 2.50
High School prerequisite courses: Chemistry, with lab; Biology, with lab; Algebra
College substitutions: BIO-109; MAT-035; CHM-100
Application Deadline: March 1
Program Admits: Fall semester
Note: High School Biology is waived if College Biology, preferably BIO-109, is successfully completed. Eligible candidates are invited to sit for the Dental Hygiene Admissions Examination.
Program: Health Programs, Diagnostic Medical Sonography Degree: AAS Code: AAS.HP.DMS
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Please see Page 29 of the current College Catalog [2009-2010] for further details regarding entrance requirements for Health Professions Programs.
Program length: 24 months
GPA for admissions eligibility: 2.50
High School prerequisite courses: AP level physics; AP level biological science; Algebra
College substitutions: BIO-109 [recommended]; PHY-185; MAT-035
Application Deadline: March 1
Program Admits: Fall semester
Note: This regional program utilizes clinical education centers throughout the state of New Jersey. Students might be required to travel to distant sites and provide their own transportation.
Program: Health Programs, Health Science Degree: AAS Code: AAS.HP.HLTH.SCI
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Please see Page 29 of the current College Catalog [2009-2010] for further details regarding entrance requirements for Health Professions Programs.
Program Length: 12 months
GPA for admissions eligibility: 2.50
Application Deadline: March 1 of the current year
Program Admits: Fall and Spring semester
Note: Qualified students will be awarded 30 transfer credits. The credits will be applied to the degree in Health Science upon the completion of the curriculum. It is essential to understand that this program does not entitle the graduate eligibility to advanced certification or licensure within the Health Professions discipline.
Students who enter into this program must be aware of the Bergen Community College policy on the number of credits that must be taken at the College. Students enrolled in the AAS degree in Health Sciences must satisfy the English, Mathematics and algebra basic skills requirements.
Applicant graduated from a program that has acceptable accreditation agencies that is comparable to our Health Professions disciplines. Transcripts and credentials will be evaluated by an appointed admissions committee.
Program: Health Programs, Medical Office Assistant Degree: AAS Code: AAS.HP.MOA
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Please see Page 29 of the current College Catalog [2009-2010] for further details regarding entrance requirements for Health Professions Programs.
Program Length: 24 months
GPA for admissions eligibility: 2.00
High School prerequisite courses: None
Application Deadline: There is no deadline date for admissions.
Program Admits: Fall and Spring semesters
Program: Health Programs, Radiography Degree: AAS Code: AAS.HP.RAD
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Please see Page 29 of the current College Catalog [2009-2010] for further details regarding entrance requirements for Health Professions Programs.
Program Length: 24 months
Preadmission Test: Radiography Admissions Exam
GPA for admissions eligibility: 2.50
High School prerequisite courses: 1 year science [College Placement Bio and Lab]; 1 year algebra [Algebra II].
College substitutions: BIO-109; BIO-209; MAT-035
Application Deadline: March 1
Program Admits: Fall semester
Note: High school Biology is waived if college Biology, preferably BIO-109, is successfully completed.
Program: Health Programs, Respiratory Therapy Degree: AAS Code: AAS.HP.RESP
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Please see Page 29 of the current College Catalog [2009-2010] for further details regarding entrance requirements for Health Professions Programs.
Program Length: 24 months
GPA for admissions eligibility: 2.00
High School prerequisite courses: Chemistry with lab; Biology with lab; Algebra
College substitutions: BIO-109; CHM-100; MAT-035
Application Deadline: March 1
Program Admits: Fall semester
Note: High school Biology is waived if college Biology, preferably BIO-109, is successfully completed.
Program:  Vascular Technology Degree: CERT Code: CERT.VAS.TECH
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Please see Page 29 of the current College Catalog [2009-2010] for further details regarding entrance requirements for Health Professions Programs.
Program Length: 12 months
GPA for admissions eligibility: 2.50
Admissions Requirement: ARDMS Registry Status; applicant must be a graduate of a CAAHEP approved sonography program. Students with a bachelor's degree are eligible.
Application Deadline: March 1 of the current year
Program Admits: Fall semester
Note: This regional program utilizes clinical education centers throughout the state of New Jersey. Students might be required to travel to distant sites and provide their own transportation.
Program: Health Programs, Veterinary Technology Degree: AAS Code: AAS.HP.VET
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Please see Page 29 of the current College Catalog [2009-2010] for further details regarding entrance requirements for Health Professions Programs.
Program Length: 24 months
Preadmission Test: Veterinary Technology Admissions Exam
GPA for admissions eligibility: 2.00
High School prerequisite courses: None
College substitutions: BIO-115; VET-102; VET-103; CHM-112; WRT-101
Application Deadline: November 1
Program Admits: Spring semester
Note: Applicants will only be accepted once the prerequisites stated above have been successfully completed. Applicants are strongly encouraged to meet with a program official regarding application procedures. Travel is required for all students enrolled in this program.
Program: Art, Computer Animation Degree: AAS Code: AAS.IDT.ANIM
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Program: Art, Graphic Design/Computer Graphics Degree: AAS Code: AAS.IDT.GRPH
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Program: Business Administration, Accounting Degree: AAS Code: AAS.BUS.ACCT
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Program: Business Administration, Banking and Finance Degree: AAS Code: AAS.BUS.BANK
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Program: Business Administration, Paralegal Studies Degree: AAS Code: AAS.BUS.PARALGL
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It is the goal of the Paralegal Studies Program to provide students with knowledge in a wide range of substantive legal fields and to provide practical skills necessary for the legal workplace environment. The program shall promote adherence to ethical practice and professional responsibility as legal professionals working in cooperation with and under the supervision of attorneys. The programs shall respond to the needs of the legal community and promote the economical and efficient delivery of legal services through the use of quality instruction and modern technology. For Complete Program Goals see www.bergen.edu/pages/2642.asp The practice of law is limited to attorneys admitted to practice within the jurisdiction. Completion of the Paralegal Studies Program does not authorize the graduate to practice law.
Program: Business Technologies, Hotel/Restaurant/Hopitality - Catering and Banquet Management Degree: AAS Code: AAS.BT.HR.CATER
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Students interested specifically in the management and operation of a facility offering catering and banquet services should enroll in this program option. Students will understand the regulations and standards that concern the hospitality industry and be proficient in food preparation and production, purchasing, and all phases of decorating and serving food. Graduates are eligible for jobs and supervisory or middle management positions in the banquet department of hotels, restaurants, food service companies, and related areas of the hospitality industry.
Program: Business Technologies, Hotel/Restaurant/Hospitality - Hospitality Management Degree: AAS Code: AAS.BT.HR.HOSP
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Students interested specifically in the management of people, goods, and services in the hospitality industry, should enroll in this program option. Students will understand the regulations and standards that concern the hospitality industry and be proficient in food preparation, purchasing, and all phases of hospitality work, supervision and management. Graduates are eligible for jobs and supervisory or middle management positions in hotels, restaurants, food service companies, and related areas of the hospitality industry.
Program: Information Technology -  Database Programming and Administration Degree: AAS Code: AAS.IT.DB
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Program: Information Technology, Networking Administration Degree: AAS Code: AAS.IT.NET
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Program: Business Technologies, Office Technology Degree: AAS Code: AAS.BT.OFF.TECH
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Program: Information Technology, Web Development and Management Degree: AAS Code: AAS.IT.WEB
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Program: Human Services, Correctional Studies Degree: AAS Code: AAS.HS.CORR
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Program: Human Services, Law Enforcement Studies Degree: AAS Code: AAS.HS.LAWENF
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Program:  Grounds Management Degree: CERT Code: CERT.GRND.MGT
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International students are not eligible for this program.
Program:  Hospitality Management Degree: CERT Code: CERT.HOSP.MGMT
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International students are not eligible for this program.
Program:  Environmental Technology Degree: CERT Code: CERT.ENV.TECH
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International students are not eligible for this program.
Program:  Floral Design Degree: CERT Code: CERT.FLORAL
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International students are not eligible for this program.
Program:  Exercise Science Degree: CERT Code: CERT.EXER.SCI
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International students are not eligible for this program. Minimum Entrance Requirements
Program:  Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) Degree: CERT Code: CERT.CAD
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International students are not eligible for this program.
Program:  Computer Animation Degree: CERT Code: CERT.COMP.ANIM
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International students are not eligible for this program. This certification program is designed for practicing professionals in this field.
The Computer Animation and the Computer Graphics Certificates are designed for practicing professionals in these fields or for students who have already completed substantial college level work. Entry level commercial art students should consider one of the Associate of Applied Science art programs. Students may choose only those courses for which prerequisites have been met. Returning professionals may request that prerequisites be waived by submitting a portfolio for review by a member of the art faculty. To request a portfolio review, please contact the Department of Arts and Communications at 201-447-7143. To avoid registration problems, please contact the department prior to registering for classes for which you have not taken the required prerequisites.
Program:  Computer Graphics Degree: CERT Code: CERT.COMP.GRAPH
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International students are not eligible for this program. This certification program is designed for practicing professionals in this field.
The Computer Animation and the Computer Graphics Certificates are designed for practicing professionals in these fields or for students who have already completed substantial college level work. Entry level commercial art students should consider one of the Associate of Applied Science art programs. Students may choose only those courses for which prerequisites have been met. Returning professionals may request that prerequisites be waived by submitting a portfolio for review by a member of the art faculty. To request a portfolio review, please contact the Department of Arts and Communications at 201-447-7143. To avoid registration problems, please contact the department prior to registering for classes for which you have not taken the required prerequisites.
Program:  Computer Science Degree: CERT Code: CERT.COMP.SCI
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International students are not eligible for this program.
Program:  Computer Technical Support Degree: CERT Code: CERT.COMP.SUPPORT
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International students are not eligible for this program.
Program:  Culinary Arts Degree: CERT Code: CERT.CULN.ARTS
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International students are not eligible for this program.
Program:  Geographic Information Systems Degree: C of A Code: COA.GIS
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International students are not eligible for this program.
Program:  Enviromental Technology Degree: C of A Code: COA.ENV
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International students are not eligible for this program. This program is for practicing professionals whose experience in the field has gained them the equivalent of one year of study in a two-year program.
Program: Fine and Performing Arts, Art Option Degree: AA Code: AA.FPA.ART
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Program: Fine and Performing Arts, Music Option Degree: AA Code: AA.FPA.MUSC
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Program: Fine and Performing Arts, General Theatre Arts Option Degree: AA Code: AA.FPA.THTR
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Program: Fine and Performing Arts, Theatre Arts - Acting Option Degree: AA Code: AA.FPA.THTR.ACT
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Program: Fine and Performing Arts, Theatre Arts - Dance Option Degree: AA Code: AA.FPA.THTR.DAN
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Program: Fine and Performing Arts, Theatre Arts - Technical Production Option Degree: AA Code: AA.FPA.THTR.TECH
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Program:  Engineering Science Degree: AS Code: AS.ENGIN.SCI
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Program: Professional Studies, Music Technology Degree: AS Code: AS.PS.MUSC.TECH
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Program: Professional Studies, Music Business Option Degree: AS Code: AS.PS.MUSC.BUS
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Program: Science Technology, Environmental Technology Degree: AAS Code: AAS.ST.ENV.TECH
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Program: Science Technology, Horticulture Degree: AAS Code: AAS.ST.HORT
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Program: Science Technology, Science Laboratory Technology Degree: AAS Code: AAS.ST.LST
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Program: Nursing, Day Session Degree: AAS Code: AAS.NURS.DAY
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Please see Page 29 of the current College Catalog [2009-2010] for further details regarding entrance requirements for Health Professions Programs.
Program Length: 2 academic years
Preadmission Test: Nursing Program Admissions Exam
GPA for admissions eligibility: 2.50
High School prerequisite courses: Chemistry and Biology with lab; Algebra
College substitutions: CHM-100; BIO-109; MAT-035 or MAT-031/032
Application Deadline: March 1 for fall admission
Program Admits: Fall semester
Program: Nursing, Evening Session Degree: AAS Code: AAS.NURS.EVE
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Please see Page 29 of the current College Catalog [2009-2010] for further details regarding entrance requirements for Health Professions Programs.
Program Length: 2 academic years
Preadmission Test: Nursing Program Admissions Exam
GPA for admissions eligibility: 2.50
High School prerequisite courses: Chemistry and Biology with lab; Algebra
College substitutions: CHM-100; BIO-109; MAT-035 or MAT-031/032
College prerequisite courses: BIO-109 and BIO-209; WRT-101 and WRT-201; PSY-101 and PSY-106; SOC-101
Application Deadline: October 1 for spring admission
Program Admits: Spring semester
Program: Human Services, Early Childhood Education Degree: AAS Code: AAS.HS.EARLY.CHILD
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Program: Industrial and Design Technologies, Drafting and Design Technology Degree: AAS Code: AAS.IDT.DRFT
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Program: Industrial and Design Technologies, Electronics Technology Degree: AAS Code: AAS.IDT.ELECT.TECH
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Program: Industrial and Design Technologies, General Engineering Technology Degree: AAS Code: AAS.IDT.ET.GEN
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Program: Industrial and Design Technologies, Manufacturing Technology Degree: AAS Code: AAS.IDT.MFG.TECH
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Program: Nursing, LPN/ADN Career Mobility Track, Day Session Degree: AAS Code: AAS.NURS.MBL.DAY
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Program under revision
Please see Page 29 of the current College Catalog [2009-2010] for further details regarding entrance requirements for Health Professions Programs.
Program Length: 2 academic years
High School prerequisite courses: Chemistry and Biology with Lab; Algebra
College substitutions: CHM-100; BIO-109; MAT-035 or MAT-031/032
College prerequisite courses: BIO-109 and BIO-209; WRT-101 and WRT-201; PSY-101 and PSY-106; SOC-101
Bridge into Nursing Course - registration per permission of Nursing program director
Application Deadline: Not available at this time
Note: Open only to LPNs with NJ license and one year of work experience.
Program: Nursing, LPN/ADN Career Mobility Track, Evening Session Degree: AAS Code: AAS.NURS.MBL.EVE
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Program under revision
Please see Page 29 of the current College Catalog [2009-2010] for further details regarding entrance requirements for Health Professions Programs.
High School prerequisite courses: Chemistry and Biology with Lab; Algebra
College substitutions: CHM-100; BIO-109; MAT-035 or MAT-031/032
College prerequisite courses: BIO-109 and BIO-209; WRT-101 and WRT-201; PSY-101 and PSY-106; SOC-101
Bridge into Nursing Course - registration per permission of Nursing program director
Application Deadline: Not available at this time
Note: Open only to LPNs with NJ license and one year of work experience.
Program: Industrial and Design Technologies, Technical Studies Degree: AAS Code: AAS.IDT.TECH.STU
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This program is available to applicants admitted under college-approved alternate-route transfer credit arrangements. "Alternate-route" signifies prior training and certifications not qualifying for college transfer credit in the ordinary way. College-approved alternate-route credits, up to a maximum of 25, will be credited against the Restricted Electives requirements, and will also be counted toward the maximum of 45 total transfer credits allowed by the College's official policy on transfer credits. The College will consider corporate-, industrial-, institutional-, or government-sponsored training approved by academic departments, as well as course equivalencies recommended by the American Council on Education (ACE).
Program:  Medical Informatics Degree: AAS Code: AAS.MED.INFO
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Program: Music, Recording Technology Degree: AAS Code: AAS.MUSC.REC.TECH
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Pending State approval
Program:  Music Business Degree: AAS Code: AAS.MUSC.MUS.BUS
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Program: Human Services,  Career Ladder Education/Child Development Degree: AAS Code: AAS.HS.CARLAD.CDEV
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Before entering into the AAS degree in Career Ladder Education/Child Development students must complete the Certificate of Achievement in Career Ladder Education/Child Development at Bergen Community College (Education Support Services Certificate [12] and COA [15] = 27 credits.)
Program: Science Technology,  Horticulture - Landscape/Design/Build Option Degree: AAS Code: AAS.ST.LAND
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Program: Business Technologies, Hotel/Restaurant/Hospitality - Event Planning and Management Option Degree: AAS Code: AAS.BT.HR.EVENT
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Students who choose this option should have strong organizational and communication skills. Business relies on successful events to encourage growth and promote enthusiasm throughout an industry in regards to their company. The Event Planner coordinates and organizes meetings, luncheons and other special events. Some Event Planners ensure that the company conducting the meeting or event is aware to the facility's services and limitations. The Event Planner also must contact a facility representative and other vendors and organize other details for the event.
Program: Business Technologies, Hotel/Restaurant/Hospitality - Culinary Entrepreneurship Degree: AAS Code: AAS.BT.HR.CUL.ERP
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This program option consists of foundation classes for culinary students or professionals who are looking for alternative ways to earn income in the culinary industry. This program is geared to professionals who want to break out of a particular niche or specialty within the culinary industry or to students enrolled in traditional cooking and hospitality programs who want broader exposure to the industry than is provided in the typical culinary arts curriculum.
Program: Business Technologies,  Hotel/Restaurant/Hospitality - General Curriculum Degree: AAS Code: AAS.BT.HR.GEN
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Students interested in Hotel/Restaurant/Hospitality and related studies, but are not certain in which specific area they wish to specialize, should enroll in this program.
Program: Business Administration, Management Information Systems Degree: AAS Code: AAS.BUS.INFO.SYS
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Program: Business Administration, E-Business Management Degree: AAS Code: AAS.BUS.E-BUS.MGMT
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Program: Software Development - Game Testing  Degree: AAS Code: AAS.SD.GAME.TEST
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Program: Software Development - Game Programming  Degree: AAS Code: AAS.SD.GAME.PGMG
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Program: Natural Sciences or Math, Biotechnology Option Degree: AS Code: AS.NSM.BIO.TECH
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Program: Natural Sciences or Math, General Science Curriculum Degree: AS Code: AS.NSM.GEN
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Program: Natural Sciences or Math, Biology Option Degree: AS Code: AS.NSM.BIO
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Program: Natural Sciences or Math, Chemistry Option Degree: AS Code: AS.NSM.CHEM
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Program: Natural Sciences or Math, Computer Science Option Degree: AS Code: AS.NSM.COMP.SCI
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Program: Natural Sciences or Math, Mathematics Option Degree: AS Code: AS.NSM.MATH
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Program: Natural Sciences or Math, Physics Option Degree: AS Code: AS.NSM.PHYSC
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Program: Liberal Arts, General Curriculum Degree: AA Code: AA.LA.GEN
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Program: Liberal Arts, Cinema Studies Option  Degree: AA Code: AA.LA.CINST
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Program: Liberal Arts, Communication Arts Option Degree: AA Code: AA.LA.COMM
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Program: Liberal Arts, Economics Option Degree: AA Code: AA.LA.ECON
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Program: Liberal Arts, History Option Degree: AA Code: AA.LA.HIST
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Program: Liberal Arts, Literature Option Degree: AA Code: AA.LA.LIT
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Program: Liberal Arts, Philosophy Option Degree: AA Code: AA.LA.PHIL
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Program: Liberal Arts, Political Science Option Degree: AA Code: AA.LA.POLI.SCI
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Program: Liberal Arts, Psychology Option Degree: AA Code: AA.LA.PSY
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Program: Liberal Arts, Religion Option Degree: AA Code: AA.LA.REL
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Program: Liberal Arts, Social Sciences Option Degree: AA Code: AA.LA.SOC.SCI
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Program: Liberal Arts, Sociology Option Degree: AA Code: AA.LA.SOC
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Program: Liberal Arts, Women's Studies Option Degree: AA Code: AA.LA.WMST
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Program: Liberal Arts, World Languages and Cultures Option Degree: AA Code: AA.LA.FORGN.LANG
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Program: AA Liberal Arts - Global Studies Option  Degree: AA Code: AA.LA.GLOBAL.STUD
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Program:  Music Technology Degree: CERT Code: CERT.MUSC.TECH
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Program: Labor Studies  Degree: CERT Code: CERT.LABOR
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Program: Musical Theater  Degree: CERT Code: CERT.MUSC.THR
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Program:  Transfer Studies Certificate: Liberal Arts Degree: CERT Code: CERT.TRAN.LA.GEN
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Program:  Transfer Studies Certificate: Science, Technology, Professional Studies Degree: CERT Code: CERT.TRAN.STP.GEN
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Program:  Piano Instruction/Pedagogy Degree: CERT Code: CERT.PIANO
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Program:  Database Programming and Administration Degree: CERT Code: CERT.DB
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Program:  Medical Office Administrative Assistant Degree: CERT Code: CERT.MOAA
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Please see Page 29 of the current College Catalog [2009-2010] for further details regarding entrance requirements for Health Professions Programs.
Program Length: 12 months
GPA for admissions eligibility: 2.00
High School prerequisite courses: None
Application Deadline: There is no deadline date for admissions.
Program Admits: Fall/Spring semesters.
Program:  E-Commerce: Business Emphasis Degree: CERT Code: CERT.ECOMM.BUS
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Program:  Culinary Science Degree: CERT Code: CERT.CULN.SCI
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The Culinary Science Certificate Program is designed to provide those students with the first step to gain the knowledge to work in the food processing industry, universities or the Federal Government to create and improve food products; to develop new or better ways of preserving, processing, packaging, storing and delivering foods; or to engage in basic research, discovering new food sources, analyzing food content, or developing ways to process, preserve, package or store food according to industry and government regulations.
Program:  Event Planning and Management Degree: CERT Code: CERT.EVENT.PLAN.MGT
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Program:  Legal Nurse Consultant Degree: CERT Code: CERT.LGN.CONS
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All applicants to the Bergen Community College Legal Nurse Consultant Program must possess an Associate in Science Degree or a Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited post-secondary institution, a current state license to practice nursing [RN] and have completed at least 2,000 hours of clinical work as a registered nurse.
Program: Office Technology  Degree: CERT Code: CERT.OFF.TECH
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International students are not eligible for this program.
Program:  Small Business Management Degree: CERT Code: CERT.SM.BUS.MGMT
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International students are not eligible for this program.
Program:  Surgical Technology Degree: CERT Code: CERT.SURG
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Please see Page 29 of the current College Catalog [2009-2010] for further details regarding entrance requirements for Health Professions Programs.
Program Length: 12 months
GPA for admissions eligibility: 2.00
High School prerequisite courses: High school graduate or GED
College substitutions: None
Application Deadline: March 1 of the current year
Program Admits: Fall semester
Program:  United States Studies Degree: CERT Code: CERT.US
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International students are not eligible for this program.
Program:  Radiation Therapy Technology Degree: CERT Code: CERT.RAD.THERAPY
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Please see Page 29 of the current College Catalog [2009-2010] for further details regarding entrance requirements for Health Professions Programs.
Program Length: 12 months
GPA for admissions eligibility: 2.50
Prerequisite courses: Registered or registry eligible Radiologic Technologies; two biology with labs [BIO-109 and BIO-209]; Intermediate Algebra [MAT-160]; General Physics [PHY-185.] In addition to the above stated requirements, candidates cannot be accepted into the program until at least 2 of the 5 general educational courses have been completed: MAT-180, MAT-250, CIS-158, WRT-201, COM-100. Three of the above listed general education courses may be taken concurrent with the program. Successful completion of all 5 courses is required by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the NJ Department of Environmental Protection.
Application Deadline: March 1 of the current year
Program Admits: Fall semester
Note: Students who are interested in the program should make an appointment to meet with the coordinator regarding admissions.
Program:  Music Business Degree: CERT Code: CERT.MUSC.BUS
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Program:  Landscaping Degree: CERT Code: CERT.LAND
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International students are not eligible for this program.
Program:  Commercial Music Production Degree: C of A Code: COA.MUSC.COMM.PROD
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Program:  Special Imaging for Radiologic Technologists Degree: C of A Code: COA.SPEC.IMAG.RAD
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International students are not eligible for this program. This program is for practicing professionals whose experience in the field has gained them the equivalent of one year of study in a two-year program.
Program:  Professional Cooking Degree: C of A Code: COA.PROF.COOK
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International students are not eligible for this program.
Program:  Manufacturing Design Degree: C of A Code: COA.MFTG.DESIGN
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International students are not eligible for this program.
Program:  Finance Degree: C of A Code: COA.FINANCE
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Program:  Career Ladder Education/Child Development Degree: C of A Code: COA.CARLAD.CDEV
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See footnoteBefore entering into the AAS Degree in Career Ladder Education/Child Development students must complete the following Certificate of Achievement at Bergen Community College.
Program:  Retailing Degree: C of A Code: COA.RETAIL
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Program:  Business Paraprofessional Management Degree: C of A Code: COA.BUS.PARA.MGMT
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See footnoteBefore entering the COA.Business Paraprofessional Management program students must have completed a Certificate of Competency in Educational Support Professional Services [12 credits.]
Program:  Nonprofit Management Degree: C of A Code: COA.NONPRF.MGT
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Program:  Network Security Degree: C of A Code: COA.NET.SECURITY
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Before entering into the COA, students must have INF-170 Network Experience as a pre-requisite for all courses in the program OR a degree in Network Administration.
Program:  Homeland Security Degree: C of A Code: COA.HOME.SEC
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Program:  Fire Science Degree: C of A Code: COA.FIR.SCI
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Program:  Sports Management Degree: C of A Code: COA.SPORTS.MGMT
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Program:  Machine Tooling Degree: C of A Code: COA.MACH.TOOL
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Program:  Real Estate Degree: C of A Code: COA.REAL.EST
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Program:  Biotechnology Degree: C of A Code: COA.BIO.TECH
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Program:  Quality Assurance Degree: C of A Code: COA.QA
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Program: Labor Studies  Degree: C of A Code: COA.LABOR
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Program: Baking  Degree: C of A Code: COA.BAKING
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The program will serve as the Introduction to Baking in the various management settings available in the Hospitality Industry. Students who earn this Certificate of Achievement will be able to apply the credits earned, if they so choose, to the 36-credit Culinary Arts Certificate Program, and to the proposed AAS Culinary Entrepreneurship Option or any other options available in the Hotel/Restaurant/Hospitality Department.
Program: Hospitality Operations  Degree: C of A Code: COA.HOSP.OPR
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This program will serve as the Introduction to Hospitality Operations in the various management settings available in the Hospitality Industry. Students who earn this Certificate of Achievement will be able to apply the credits earned, if they so choose, to the 36-credit Hospitality Management Certificate Program, and to any of the degree curriculum options available in the Hotel/Restaurant/Hospitality Department.
Program: Catering  Degree: C of A Code: COA.CATER
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This program will serve as the Introduction to Catering in the various food service management settings available in the Hospitality Industry. Students who earn this Certificate of Achievement will be able to apply the credits earned, if they so choose, to the 36-credit Culinary Arts Certificate Program, and to the proposed AAS Culinary Entrepreneurship Option or any other options available in the Hotel/Restaurant/Hospitality Department.
Program: Forensic Science  Degree: C of A Code: COA.FORENSIC
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Program: Private Security  Degree: C of A Code: COA.PRIV.SECURITY
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Program: Accounting Assistant  Degree: C of A Code: COA.ACCT.ASST
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Program: Marketing Assistant  Degree: C of A Code: COA.MKTG.ASST
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Program:  Sports Merchandising Degree: C of A Code: COA.SPORT.MERCH
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Program: Fine and Performing Arts, Cinema Studies Option  Degree: AA Code: AA.FPA.CINST
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Program: Professional Studies,  General Curriculum Degree: AS Code: AS.PS.GEN
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Program: Professional Studies, Broadcasting Option Degree: AS Code: AS.PS.BRCAST
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Program: Professional Studies, Business Administration Degree: AS Code: AS.PS.BUS.ADM
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This program can also be completed online.
Program: Professional Studies, Business Administration - Accounting Option Degree: AS Code: AS.PS.BUS.ACCT
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Program: Professional Studies, Business Administration - International Trade Option Degree: AS Code: AS.PS.BUS.INTL
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This program can also be completed online.
Program: Professional Studies, Business Administration - Management Option Degree: AS Code: AS.PS.BUS.MGMT
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This program can also be completed online.
Program: Professional Studies, Business Administration - Marketing Option Degree: AS Code: AS.PS.BUS.MKTG
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This program can also be completed online.
Program: Professional Studies, Education Option Degree: AS Code: AS.PS.EDUC
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This program can also be completed online.
Program: Professional Studies, Exercise Science Option Degree: AS Code: AS.PS.EXER
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Program: Professional Studies, Journalism Option Degree: AS Code: AS.PS.JOUR
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Program: Professional Studies, Social Work Option Degree: AS Code: AS.PS.SOC.WK
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Program:  Professional Studies, Business Administration - Hospitality Option Degree: AS Code: AS.PS.BUS.HOSP
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Program: Professional Studies, Labor Studies Option  Degree: AS Code: AS.PS.LABOR
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Program: Professional Studies Information Technology Degree: AS Code: AS.PS.INFO
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Program: Professional Studies, Criminal Justice Option Degree: AS Code: AS.PS.CRIMJ
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Program:  Professional Studies, Business Administration - Nonprofit Management Option Degree: AS Code: AS.PS.BUS.NONPRF.MGT
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Program:  Music Performance Degree: AFA Code: AFA.MUS.PERF
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