Berkshire Community College
Associate degree
Business Administration | |
The Business Administration program parallels the freshman and sophomore years of business studies at a baccalaureate college or university. In addition to providing a solid background in accounting, economics, and business electives, the program requires course work in liberal arts and sciences to help... |
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Berkshire Community College
Associate degree
Business Careers | |
The Business Careers program is for the student primarily interested in going to work in business after graduation from Berkshire Community College. This flexible program can help students prepare for responsible positions in areas such as first-level management in an applied technology or service organization.... |
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Berkshire Community College
Associate degree
Business Careers
Banking | |
The Business Careers program is for the student primarily interested in going to work in business after graduation from Berkshire Community College. This option can help students prepare for responsible positions in banking careers. Students take courses in accounting, computer literacy, economics, and... |
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Berkshire Community College
Associate degree
Business Software Systems | |
The Business Software Systems degree program prepares students to become software applications specialists. Graduates possess mastery of the Microsoft Office Suite. This program also emphasizes basic business fundamentals, and oral and written communications.
Training is conducted on state-of-the-art... |
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Berkshire Community College
Associate degree
Computer Information Systems
Business Systems | |
The Business Systems option provides the student with the skills and knowledge to transfer to a baccalaureate institution for further study or to pursue a career in a business environment usually as an applications programmer. A solid background in structured programming in two high level computer languages,... |
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Berkshire Community College
Associate degree
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science | |
The Computer Science option gives the student a technical understanding of computer systems. The curriculum provides students with extensive course work in computer science and mathematics. This program is designed for students planning to transfer to a baccalaureate institution for further study. To... |
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Berkshire Community College
Associate degree
Computer Information Systems
Networking | |
The Networking option gives the student a technical understanding of computer systems and computer networking using the Cisco standard. The curriculum provides students with extensive course work in computer science and networking. This program is designed for students planning either to enter the workforce... |
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Berkshire Community College
Associate degree
Criminal Justice | |
The Criminal Justice program offers career preparation for law enforcement at the local, state, or federal level; corrections; private security; and other criminal justice work. Courses also provide upgrading of skills for those currently in the field.
A student planning on studies at the baccalaureate... |
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Berkshire Community College
Associate degree
Engineering | |
Engineers are typically thought of as problem-solving, technically skilled people. However, they also need to be creative, imaginative, and aware of social needs and problems. The well-rounded education provided by this program cultivates self-knowledge and leads to the specialized fields of professional... |
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Berkshire Community College
Associate degree
Engineering Technology
Computer/Electronic Technology | |
This Computer/Electronic Technology option provides the student with a unique blend of courses in electronics and computer hardware, software, and programming. It is intended to provide a broad range of career opportunities including designing, installing, maintaining, and operating computer systems... |
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Berkshire Community College
Associate degree
Engineering Technology
Manufacturing | |
The Manufacturing Technology Option of the Engineering Technology degree program is designed to provide students with the basic skills they need for a career in the manufacturing field. Courses in the program take place in campus classrooms and laboratories as well as off-campus locations with state-of-the-art... |
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Berkshire Community College
Associate degree
Environmental Science | |
Environmental Science provides a sound foundation in science and such supportive disciplines as mathematics, social sciences, computer programming, and the humanities. Directed study opportunities exist for those prepared to do independent research. Courses take place in classrooms and well-equipped... |
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Berkshire Community College
Associate degree
Fine Arts
Music | |
The Music concentration offers courses comparable to those taken during the first two years at a typical music conservatory and in a college or university music department. The flexibility in course options allows students to transfer to either kind of institution. Emphasis is placed on foundation courses... |
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Berkshire Community College
Associate degree
Fine Arts
Theatre Arts | |
The Theatre Arts concentration involves students in the study of acting, directing, design, management, and stagecraft in the beautiful and modern Boland Theatre in the Koussevitzky Arts Center. Theatre at Berkshire Community College is ’doing.“ In addition to a comprehensive academic program, students... |
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Berkshire Community College
Associate degree
Fine Arts
Visual Arts | |
The Visual Arts concentration offers courses comparable to those taken during the first two years at typical professional art schools and in college or university art departments. The program's flexible design permits students to transfer to both kinds of institutions. There is a strong emphasis on foundation... |
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Berkshire Community College
Associate degree
Fire Science | |
The Fire Science program focuses on fire prevention and protection principles and techniques. Students also take general education courses including human behavior and written and oral communication. Now completely redesigned and improved, the program covers material on the most recent developments in... |
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Berkshire Community College
Associate degree
Health Science
Complementary Care | |
This option offers students an opportunity to expand upon the Complementary Care certificate program. It is designed for those who wish to gain (1) additional hours in massage and other forms of complementary health care, (2) competency in Eastern massage methods, and/or (3) an associate degree in this... |
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Berkshire Community College
Associate degree
Health Science
Dental Assisting | |
Dental assistants perform a wide variety of tasks requiring both interpersonal and technical skills. Under the supervision of a dentist, the dental assistant prepares all instruments, materials and equipment used in dental procedures, takes dental radiographs (x-rays), assists the dentist in all procedures,... |
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Berkshire Community College
Associate degree
Health Science
Medical Assisting | |
Medical assistants work in a physician‘s office or healthcare facility performing both business administrative and clinical medical office skills. Business aspects include correspondence, medical records management, insurance billing, appointment scheduling, and medical transcription. Clinical aspects... |
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Berkshire Community College
Associate degree
Health Science
Physical Fitness | |
The Physical Fitness degree option offers an opportunity to expand upon the Physical Fitness certificate program. Upon successful completion of the degree program, students are qualified for employment beyond entry-level positions as managers of health and fitness clubs, private personal trainers, or... |
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Berkshire Community College
Associate degree
Health Science
Surgical Technology | |
Surgical technologists work in the sterile environment with surgeons, anesthesia personnel, and nurses in delivering surgical patient care. Scrub surgical technologists prepare the surgical environment by selecting and assembling sterile supplies and equipment, preparing and maintaining the sterile field... |
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Berkshire Community College
Associate degree
Hospitality Administration | |
The Hospitality Administration program is a field of study with the purpose of preparing people with the expertise, commitment, and skills for management and operations positions in the expanding industry that provides food, accommodations, and travel and tourism services. Students majoring in Hospitality... |
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Berkshire Community College
Associate degree
Hospitality Administration
Transfer | |
The Hospitality Administration program provides students with a strong course foundation in hospitality management, business, sciences, and liberal arts.
In addition, the program provides a wide educational background in many disciplines that are required to fulfull management positions in the challenging... |
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Berkshire Community College
Associate degree
Human Services | |
Students acquire the skills, values, and ethics necessary to become effective human services workers. Learning occurs in the classroom and in human services internships located in agencies throughout Berkshire County. Graduates are prepared for employment as beginning level human services professionals... |
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Berkshire Community College
Associate degree
Human Services
Social Work Transfer | |
Students acquire the skills, values, ethics, and internship experiences necessary to transfer successfully into a Bachelor of Social Work program. Berkshire Community College Human Services graduates regularly gain admission to excellent Bachelor of Social Work programs and perform outstanding work in... |
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Berkshire Community College
Associate degree
Liberal Arts | |
The Liberal Arts program closely parallels the studies of freshmen and sophomores at colleges offering liberal arts baccalaureate degrees. Graduates of this program regularly transfer with junior status and have gone to some of the most prestigious colleges in the country.
This program is suited to... |
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Berkshire Community College
Associate degree
Liberal Arts
Biological Science | |
The Biological Science concentration provides a strong foundation in the sciences as well as general education courses in mathematics, social sciences, and the humanities. These courses prepare students for transfer for baccalaureate study in biology, chemistry, pharmacology, public health, pre-dental,... |
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Berkshire Community College
Associate degree
Liberal Arts
Early Childhood Education | |
The Liberal Arts - Early Childhood Education concentration meets the Massachusetts Transfer Compact and provides a sound liberal arts foundation for students continuing on to a bachelor‘s degree. In addition to courses specific to the field, this degree aims to promote a broad vision of the world and... |
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Berkshire Community College
Associate degree
Liberal Arts
Foreign Language | |
The Foreign Language concentration is for students who wish to meet the intermediate foreign language proficiency required in many baccalaureate programs. The emphasis is on the humanities, and the curriculum closely parallels the studies of freshmen and sophomores at colleges offering liberal arts baccalaureate... |
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Berkshire Community College
Associate degree
Liberal Arts
International Studies | |
The International Studies concentration is designed for students wishing to have an increased global awareness, including those intending to transfer to a baccalaureate institution to pursue a major in a field with an international component. Related majors at the baccalaureate level: anthropology, area... |
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Berkshire Community College
Associate degree
Liberal Arts
Peace and World Order Studies | |
The Peace and World Order Studies concentration seeks to provide students with a broad understanding of many global problems, suggested paths to solutions, and approaches to careers and further study in related areas. As a new and rapidly expanding area of concentration, Peace and World Order Studies... |
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Berkshire Community College
Associate degree
Nursing | |
Nursing combines science and the art of working with people. Nurses are integrally involved in the lives of their clients, helping them to maximize their health and cope with illness. Nurses perform multiple roles in the care of their clients. Not only do they provide hands-on care, they also act as... |
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Berkshire Community College
Associate degree
Physical Therapist Assistant | |
Physical Therapy provides a unique form of medical treatment, where science and art become one, and patients are given individualized care. PT is deeply rooted in scientific knowledge and theory. But, it is the personal interactions with patients, family members and other health care providers that require... |
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Berkshire Community College
Associate degree
Respiratory Care | |
Respiratory care practitioners help treat patients with a wide range of cardiopulmonary illnesses, including such problems as asthma or heart failure. Respiratory care includes diagnostic testing, and administering oxygen, various other gases, and aerosol drugs. Under a physician‘s supervision, respiratory... |
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Berkshire Community College
Bachelor degree
Nursing | |
A Bachelor of Science degree with a major in nursing, awarded by the University of Massachusetts, designed for working registered nurses with a diploma or an associate degree, is offered in collaboration with Berkshire Community College. This program is in response to the demand for more nurses with... |
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Berkshire Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Animal Care | |
Students interested in the Animal Care certificate program is urged to consult the program advisor and to work on prerequisites and required courses in other areas during the years when the Animal Care courses are not offered. The program prepares students for employment as animal care assistants working... |
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Berkshire Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Business Software | |
The Business Software certificate program prepares students to become software applications specialists. Graduates possess mastery of the Microsoft Office Suite. This program also emphasizes basic business communications.
Training is conducted on state-of-the-art computers. Through the program, students... |
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Berkshire Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Complementary Care | |
The Complementary Care Certificate Program prepares students to become Certified Massage Therapists who are equipped with an awareness of the approaches, philosophy and history of complementary care. Competency based classroom instruction and supervised clinical experience prepare students to meet requirements... |
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Berkshire Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Computer Information Systems
Business | |
The Buiness option of the Computer Information Systems Programming certificate emphasizes Java and C++ programming languages, as well as some basic business or math and science courses.
Graduates of this program may be employed as programmers using one of the following computer languages: Java, C++,... |
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Berkshire Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Computer Information Systems
Technical | |
The Technical option of the Computer Information Systems Programming certificate emphasizes C++ and WEB programming languages, as well as some general education courses.
Graduates of this program may be employed as programmers using one of the following computer languages: C++, HTML/XTML, or JAVA if... |
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Berkshire Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Culinary Arts | |
The Culinary Arts one-year, 28-credit certificate program prepares students for responsible positions in food production. In the college‘s cooking laboratory, students learn food preparation, plate presentation, buffet and banquet techniques for small and large groups. Sanitation, nutrition, baking principles,... |
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Berkshire Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Early Childhood Education | |
This Early Childhood Education certificate is the first step in a career ladder leading to greater qualifications for work with young children. With the experience provided in the practicum ( ECE 123 ), those completing this certificate will be ready to apply for teacher qualification through the Office... |
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Berkshire Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Early Childhood Education
Intermediate | |
After completion of the Introductory Early Childhood Education certificate or equivalent, students may begin work on this second rung in the Early Childhood Education career ladder. This certificate, together with nine months additional experience in the field, prepares people to pursue lead teacher... |
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Berkshire Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Entrepreneurial Studies | |
The Entrepreneurial Studies program provides the student with the skills needed to start and successfully operate a small business. Graduates of this program may continue their studies toward a Business Careers associate degree. |
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Berkshire Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Human Services | |
The Human Services certificate program may be viewed as either a self-contained credential or a step toward a Human Services degree. The requirements provide a balanced foundation in the social sciences and a good preparation for specialized training that would be supplied by a human services agency.... |
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Berkshire Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Physical Fitness | |
The Physical Fitness certificate program offers instruction in nutrition, cardiovascular and strength training, personal training and instruction, and fitness facilities operations. In addition, the program provides students an opportunity to achieve the ACE Personal Trainer Certification, a nationally... |
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Berkshire Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Practical Nurse | |
Approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing Social, technological, and economic changes in today's society make nursing one of the most dynamic areas of health care. There are job opportunities for practical nurses in Berkshire County and throughout the country. The primary employment... |
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