Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ
Associate degree
Accounting (A.A.S) | Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ |
Prepares students to enter the business world and successfully accept positions in accounting, business administration and related fields. The student may also continue to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and/or business.
Basic skills requirements must be met before entry into the program. Some courses require prerequisites; check course descriptions. | |
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Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ
Associate degree
Baking and Pastry (A.A.S.) | Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ |
This program provides students with an opportunity to explore their interests in the pastry field while maintaining fundamental concepts in core culinary courses. Students may use this degree to transfer to a four-year institution.
Students who test into ENGL080-Reading/Writing II and MATH074-Introduction to Algebra II must complete these courses, with a C or better, to earn the ACA certificate/medal. General education courses may be taken as offered during the program. | |
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Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ
Associate degree
Business Administration (A.A.) | Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ |
This degree program allows students to explore business courses within a Liberal Arts framework. It provides flexibility for business students who have not decided on a specialization within the business area and is for students who only want to minor in Business.
The option serves students who wish to transfer to a four-year institution. It is designed to present students with general knowledge of the business environment. Students learn the theoretical principles of business, providing them a conceptual foundation of the American business and capitalist environment. | |
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Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ
Associate degree
Business Administration (A.A.S.) | Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ |
Designed for students who wish to enter careers in management, real estate, sales, marketing, accounting and computer information systems upon completion of their degree. The course of study emphasizes those skills necessary for success in entry-level supervision and management. | |
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Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ
Associate degree
Business Administration (A.S.) | Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ |
Designed for students who wish to transfer to a four-year institution. Offers a broad introduction to business administration and provides the background necessary to move into baccalaureate majors in such fields as accounting, management, economics and computer information systems.
ACCC provides many different and flexible opportunities in business education to meet the varied needs and interests of its student body. Both the A.S. and A.A.S. degrees are designed to facilitate these needs and interests. | |
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Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ
Associate degree
Child Development/Child Care (A.A.) | Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ |
Prepares students to work with children in day care centers, nursery schools, hospitals and social service agencies. This option is an ideal choice for those who anticipate a break in their academic training between the associate's and bachelor's degrees because of the mid-level job possibilities and state recognition for group teachers.
Provides the student with approved academic training for group teacher positions in state licensed day care facilities. With the addition of one year's work experience, (some of which can be completed through field placements) the student receives recognition by the state as a group teacher. The option also provides a foundation of courses suitable for students interested in certification at a bachelor's degree level. | |
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Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ
Associate degree
Computer Information Systems (A.S.) | Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ |
This program emphasizes the business applications of the computer. Graduates will have the theoretical, conceptual and practical background to use computers in business settings. Designed to facilitate transfer to Bachelor of Science programs, it provides a liberal arts or general education base, which enables students to have career mobility and/or to continue study beyond an associate degree.
The program responds to the increased demand from area business and industry for trained computer professionals. Supporting the program are the college's computer facilities and equipment, including personal computers and a variety of related hardware and current software. | |
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Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ
Associate degree
Computer Systems Support (A.A.S.) | Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ |
This program serves students who seek a degree in computing, but are not interested in programming or tranferring to a four-year school. Strong emphasis is given to application software packages most popular in many organizations: spreadsheets, database, word processing and multimedia presentations. In addition, popular system software including MS Windows will be emphasized. Upon graduation, employment opportunities may include systems support administrator, software trainer and PC coordinator. | |
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Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ
Associate degree
Criminal Justice (A.S.) | Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ |
The Criminal Justice curriculum is dedicated to provide the theoretical, practical and professional knowledge needed in today's environment to be successful in the fields of policing, corrections, courts, probation, parole, private security and related service careers. Emphasis is placed on preparing the student for the professional workplace or continued studies in a four-year institution. The curriculum is designed to provide the student with expert instruction on the most current trends, policies and practices in the field. | |
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Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ
Associate degree
Culinary Arts (A.A.S.) | Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ |
This program offers training for culinary and food and beverage personnel for careers in the growing food service and hospitality industries. Students learn different styles and techniques for ordering, preparing and serving food, planning menus, incorporating computer technology, as well as working with an assortment of modern tools and equipment. Nearly 75% of the study will be hands-on experience, under the supervision of the faculty in the Academy's fully-equipped modern facility.
Students who test into Reading/Writing II ENGL080 or Introduction to Algebra II MATH074 must complete these courses, with a C or better, to earn the ACA certificate/medal. General education courses may be taken as offered during the program. | |
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Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ
Associate degree
Cultural Studies (A.A.) | Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ |
A degree in Cultural Studies provides a well-rounded liberal arts background by providing training in how to think, especially in diverse cultural environments. It is a gateway to many other disciplines, professions, and careers such as teaching, reasearch, business, and much more. It provides methodologies for success in continuing academic studies beyond the program as well as in careers.
Students seeking a baccaulaureate degree in Cultural Studies from a college or university should obtain an A.A. degree in liberal arts. It is recommended that not more than 15 credits be earned at ACCC to avoid any possible transfer problems. Most grantors of baccalaureate degrees prefer that the upper level courses be taken at their institution. A student who successfully completes the requirements of the A.A. degree in cultural studies should be able to think critically about issues, create arguments that show sound reasoning, demonstrate diverse understanding of Eastern and/or Western cultures, evaluate the influence of culture on society and create culturally acceptable solutions to social problems. | |
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Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ
Associate degree
Digital Design (A.A.) | Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ |
This Digital Design option emphasizes the exploration of the concepts and techniques related to graphic design, Web design, and fine arts skills with special attention placed upon the development of a portfolio. It prepares the student for transfer to a four year institution or an art school. This option can lead to a baccalaureate in computer design or in the digital arts. Careers in graphic design, advertising and various related computer art fields can be pursued with this study. | |
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Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ
Associate degree
Education (A.A.) | Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ |
Designed as a transfer program for students interested in teaching certification, this option maximizes transfer of credits and academic status to a professional teacher education program. However, the transfer requirements of the four-year college must be satisfied for admittance into that college and its teacher certification program.
To gain certification in New Jersey, students must complete a discipline major and a professional sequence of courses in education. For maximum transfer of credits, students should select a discipline major as soon as possible and schedule elective courses accordingly. | |
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Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ
Associate degree
Food Service Management (A.A.S.) | Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ |
Designed to provide the skills needed to manage a restaurant or food service outlet. The degree puts graduates on the track to manage food service operations, such as those in hospitals, corporate cafeterias, upscale fast food operations and chain restaurants. The degree can be pursued on its own or as a dual degree with Culinary Arts.
Students who test into Reading/Writing II ENGL080 or Introduction to Algebra II MATH074 must complete these courses in order to earn the ACA certificate/medal. General education courses may be taken as offered during the program. | |
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Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ
Associate degree
General Studies (A.S.) | Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ |
Designed for students who are undecided about a career and who wish to explore different fields. This option can lead to various baccalaureate degrees. Nearly three-quarters of the required courses are traditional liberal arts and easily transfer to four-year institutions.The remaining courses can be in any subject area, but students should be aware that courses in specific career areas may not easily transfer.
Students take basic general education courses, which they can use to transfer to a four-year institution, or should they decide on a specific career area, they may apply them to an A.A.S. degree. It is recommended that students take the free electives in their first two semesters in order to best explore various career possibilities. | |
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Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ
Associate degree
Humanities (A.A.) | Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ |
Designed to give students an opportunity to explore various disciplines before selecting a specific career area. This option can lead to a baccalaureate degree in history, literature, philosophy, religion or the arts.
An A.A. degree with a humanities option can lead to careers in education, the arts, communications, law and many other non-technical fields.
Students planning to apply to a New Jersey college are advised to select either SPCH110 or SPCH120 as a liberal arts elective and one of the following history courses: HIST101, 102, 103 or 104. Additionally, students should plan on counting HPED150 as a 46th credit. For further information about transfer agreements with New Jersey colleges and universities see one of ACCC's transfer counselors, check out our transfer agreements and transfer information. | |
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Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ
Associate degree
Liberal Arts (A.A.) | Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ |
This degree prepares students for transfer to four-year liberal arts programs. In the core general education courses, emphasis is on major fields of academic inquiry, their approaches to creating knowledge, important developments in these fields, and the implications that these have for decision-making in our private and public lives. Students build on this foundation and prepare for continued study in a major by completing additional credits in an area of concentration.
There are separate catalog entries describing course requirements for ACCC's Liberal Arts option degrees. Students should refer to the appropriate pages of the catalog for direction. | |
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Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ
Associate degree
Literature (A.A.) | Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ |
The Literature option is designed for students who wish to major in English and/or linguistics. A broad base in the humanities prepares students for transfer to a four-year college for the baccalaureate degree. English studies may lead to careers in advertising, broadcasting, journalism, law, teaching and writing | |
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Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ
Associate degree
Office Systems Technology (A.A.S.) | Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ |
The Computing for Small Business Option, Office Systems Technology Associate in Applied Science degree, is designed for those who are or wish to be an owner/operator in a small business setting and who want to expand their skills in the use of computer applications, management principles and accounting fundamentals. The program provides preparation for students in the use of information technology for problem solving, information retrieval, marketing, billing and other business functions.
Students must take the Placement Test and complete all mathematics courses required, up to and including MATH074 Introduction to Algebra II. | |
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Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ
Associate degree
Paralegal Studies (A.A.S.) | Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ |
(An Associate in Science degree is also offered in Paralegal Studies.)
Offers the student a wide range of courses that provide legal training so the student can assume paralegal responsibilities under the supervision of an attorney. Designed to meet both the professional and educational needs of the student, the A.A.S. degree is suggested for those students who desire to enter the paralegal profession upon earning this degree. The program provides general education courses and paralegal introductory courses, as well as courses giving specific skills in various areas, including, but not limited to, legal research and writing, fact investigation, client contact, document preparation, litigation preparation including tools of discovery, computer literacy, real estate transactions, family law issues, torts and personal injury issues, and ethics. | |
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Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ
Associate degree
Paralegal Studies (A.S.) | Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ |
Designed to offer the student a wide range of courses that provide legal training so that the student can assume paralegal responsibilities under the supervision of an attorney. This degree is for students interested in transferring to a four-year institution. If a student plans to transfer, transfer career counselors are available to answer questions concerning future plans.
The program provides general education courses and paralegal profession introductory courses, as well as courses giving specific skills in various areas including, but not limited to, legal research and writing, fact investigation, client contact, document preparation, litigation preparation including tools of discovery, computer literacy, real estate transactions, family law issues, torts and personal injury issues and ethics. | |
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Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ
Associate degree
Performing Arts (A.A.) | Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ |
The Performing Arts option provides a platform for students interested in transferring to four-year institutions in a performing arts area. The option fulfills general education requirements and provides a foundation in the basic courses associated with the discipline. This degree includes a broad-based exposure to many of the disciplines in the area of performing arts and consists primarily of entry-level or introductory courses. The student would specialize at the senior institution level. | |
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Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ
Associate degree
Philosophy (A.A.) | Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ |
A degree in Philosophy provides a well-rounded liberal arts background by providing training in how to think, especially about the most important questions of life. It is a gateway to many other disciplines, professions and careers such as teaching, research, business and much more. It provides methodologies for success in continuing academic studies beyond the program as well as in careers.
Students seeking a baccalaureate degree in philosophy from a college or university should obtain an A.A. degree in liberal arts. It is recommended that not more than 15 credits in philosophy be earned at ACCC to avoid any possible transfer problems. Most granters of baccalaureate degrees prefer that the upper level courses be taken at their institution. A student who successfully completes the requirements of the A.A. degree in philosophy should be able to think critically about issues, create arguments that show sound reasoning, demonstrate diversity through understanding Eastern and Western philosophies, evaluate philosophy's influence on society and culture, and read and write at a sophisticates conceptual level. | |
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Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ
Associate degree
Psychology (A.A.) | Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ |
Psychology offers a scientific framework for understanding the how and why of human behavior. Understanding the thinking, actions and motives of self and others has direct vocational use in many career areas, such as education, social work and allied health. A knowledge of psychology is required in many professional and paraprofessional fields.
The program offers a range of courses designed to meet the varied interests and needs of undergraduate students. This option can be earned part-time.
ACCC is a charter member of Psi Beta, the National Honor Society in Psychology for Community and Junior Colleges. Psi Beta is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies and is an affiliate of the American Psychological Association and the American Psychological Society. | |
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Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ
Associate degree
Respiratory Therapy (A.A.S.) | Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ |
This is a cooperative program in conjunction with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey--School of Health Related Professions (UMDNJ-SHRP). The pre-clinical phase of the curriculum will be conducted at Atlantic Cape Community College. Program graduates will be eligible for the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) entry level examinations for Respiratory Therapy practitioners, and the subsequent therapist level component of the NBRC credentialing process. By virtue of having completed 64 college credits and receiving a certificate of all program requirements, ACCC and UMDNJ will grant an A.A.S. joint degree. | |
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Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ
Associate degree
Social Science (A.A.) | Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ |
Designed to help students explore the various disciplines before selecting a specific career area. This option can lead to a baccalaureate degree in psychology, sociology, social work, economics, law or other fields related to the study of social institutions. Although jobs in the social sciences are available for those with a bachelor's degree, many positions require a master's degree. An A.A. degree in social science can lead to work in law, social work, education, business, government, psychology or almost any non-technical field. This option can be earned part-time.
Students planning to apply to a New Jersey college are advised to select either SPCH110 or SPCH120 and one additional history course: HIST101, 102, 103 or 104 as liberal arts or free electives. Additionally, students should plan on counting HPED150 as a 46th credit. For further information about transfer agreements with New Jersey colleges and universities see one of ACCC's transfer counselors, visit our transfer agreements Web page or our transfer information Web page. | |
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Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ
Associate degree
Social Work (A.S.) | Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ |
An overview of the social service field, this option represents the theoretical approaches to the development of human services and helps students explore careers in the social welfare system. Beginning skills are taught in some courses. Social work education can begin at the A.S. level and may advance through a baccalaureate program, a master's degree and a doctorate in Social Work and/or a related field. Rewarding career possibilities exist at all levels. Jobs are available in family services, aging, health and mental health, addictions, disabilities and numerous other areas. This option may be earned part-time. | |
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Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ
Associate degree
Sociology (A.A.) | Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ |
Prepares students to pursue a degree in sociology or a related field. Careers open to sociology graduates include the fields of education, social services, urban affairs, urban planning, criminology and the law. Some of these careers require a master's degree. This program can be earned part-time and can lead to a baccalaureate degree at four-year institutions. | |
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Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ
Associate degree
Web Technologies (A.A.S.) | Atlantic Cape Community College - Mays Landing NJ |
The Web Technologies option serves students who are not interested in transferring to a four-year institution. It is designed to present students with the various aspects of Web page design and give them both an academic and professional perspective. Students learn the theoretical principles of Web page and Web site design, providing a conceptual foundation while using the industry- standard tools for their development.
The option also offers individuals already working in the Web publishing industry the opportunity to advance their knowledge. Upon graduation, employment opportunities may include Web page designer, Web developer and Web analyst. | |
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