2010-2011 Student Catalog

Nov 21, 2024

2010-2011 Student Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Over 100 Careers Start at NCCC

Below are some of the career fields which students most frequently ask about and the titles of NCCC programs which lead to those careers. To find out which program leads to the career of your choice, look for your career choice in the “Career” column. The NCCC program is listed in the “Program” column.

NOTE: This list is not complete. If you don’t see your career choice listed, give us a call at 716-614-6200 to discuss the possibilities.

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Career

Program

A

Accountant	Business: Accounting, AAS
Accounting Clerk	Business: Accounting, AAS
Activities Director	Human Services, AA , Recreation Studies, AS
Actor	Theatre Arts, AS
Actuary	Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math and Science, AS
Administrative Assistant	Business: Administrative Assistant, AAS
Addictions Counselor	Chemical Dependency Counseling, Certificate , Human Services, AA
Advertising Artist	Fine Arts, AS
Agriculturist	Liberal Arts and Sciences, AA , Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math and Science, AS
Animal Control Officer	Animal Management, AAS
Animal Keeper/Worker	Animal Management, AAS
Anthropologist	Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science, AA
Aquarist	Animal Management, AAS
Arborist	Horticulture, Certificate
Architect	Fine Arts, AS
Art Conservator	Fine Arts, AS
Art Educator	Fine Arts, AS
Art Historian	Fine Arts, AS
Assistant Manager	Business: Business Administration, AS , Business: Business Administration, AAS
Astronomer	Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math and Science, AS
Astrophysicist	Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math and Science, AS
Athletic Administrator	Physical Education Studies, AS
Athletic Club Director	Physical Education Studies, AS
Athletic Trainer	Physical Education Studies, AS
Attorney	Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science, AA
Audio (Producer, Editor)	Digital Media, AS , Digital Media, Certificate
Auditor	Business: Accounting, AAS , Business: Business Administration, AS , Business: Business Administration, AAS

B

Baker	Baking and Pastry Arts, AAS , Baking and Pastry Arts, Certificate , Culinary Arts, AAS
Bank Teller	Business: Accounting, AAS Accounting, Certificate
Banquet Supervisor	Culinary Arts, AAS
Biochemist	Liberal Arts and Sciences, AA Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math and Science, AS
Biologist	Liberal Arts and Sciences, AA Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math and Science, AS
Biology Teacher	Liberal Arts and Sciences, AA Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math and Science, AS
Biotechnologist	Liberal Arts and Sciences, AA Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math and Science, AS
Bookkeeper	Business: Accounting, AAS
Botanist	Liberal Arts and Sciences, AA Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math and Science, AS
Business	International Business, AS
Business Administrator	Business: Business Administration, AAS , Business: Business Administration, AS
Business Data Manager	Computer Information Systems, AS

C

CADD Operator	Computer Aided Drafting, Certificate , Computer Aided Drafting & Design (CADD): Mechanical, Process Piping and Control, AAS
Campus Recreation	Recreation Studies, AS
Casino Manager	Gaming & Casino Management, AAS
Catering Manager	Culinary Arts, AAS
Ceramicist	Fine Arts, AS
Ceramics Engineer*	Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math and Science, AS
Chef	Culinary Arts, AAS
Chemical Engineer	Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math and Science, AS
Chemist	Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math and Science, AS
Chemistry Teachers	Liberal Arts and Sciences, AA Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math and Science, AS
Child Care Provider	Early Childhood Studies, Certificate , Human Services, AA
Chiropractor	Liberal Arts and Sciences, AA
Civil Engineering Technician	Computer Aided Drafting, Certificate , Computer Aided Drafting & Design (CADD): Mechanical, Process Piping and Control, AAS
Coach	Physical Education Studies, AS
Community Residence Manager	Human Services, AA
Compliance Officer	Sport Management, AS
Computer Aided Drafter	Computer Aided Drafting & Design (CADD): Mechanical, Process Piping and Control, AAS
Computer Artist	Fine Arts, AS
Computer Consultant	Computer Information Systems, AS , Computer Science, AS
Computer Engineer	Computer Science, AS
Computer Crime Investigator	Economic Crime Investigation, AS
Computer Programmer	Computer Information Systems, AS , Computer Science, AS
Computer Systems Analyst	Computer Information Systems, AS
Computer Systems Manager	Computer Information Systems, AS
Composer	Music, AS , Music, Certificate
Conductor	Music, AS , Music, Certificate
Cook	Food Service, Certificate
Correctional Officer	Criminal Justice, AS
Communications Specialist	Public Communication, AS
Community Recreation	Recreation Studies, AS
Computer Help Desk Specialist	Local Area Networks, Certificate
Computer Support Specialist	Local Area Networks, Certificate
Copywriter	Public Communication, AS
Costume Designer	Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science, AA , Human Services, AA
Counselor	Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science, AA , Human Services, AA
Craftsman	Fine Arts, AS
Cruise Ship Director	Recreation Studies, AS
Customer Service Representative	Business: Business Administration, AAS , Business: Business Administration, AS , Business: Retail Business Management, AAS

D

Database Administrator	Computer Information Systems, AS , Computer Science, AS
Day Care Provider	Early Childhood Studies, Certificate , Human Services, AA
Dentist	Liberal Arts and Sciences, AA , Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math and Science, AS
Design Engineer	Computer Aided Drafting & Design (CADD): Mechanical, Process Piping and Control, AAS , Mechanical Technology: Mechanical Design, AAS
Desktop Publisher	Public Communication, AS
Detail Drafter	Computer Aided Drafting & Design (CADD): Mechanical, Process Piping and Control, AAS
Development Engineer	Mechanical Technology: Mechanical Design, AAS
Developmental Disabilities, Residential Manager	Human Services, AA , Disability Studies, Certificate
Dietician	Liberal Arts and Sciences, AA
Digital Media (Designer, Producer, Project Manager)	Digital Media, AS , Digital Media, Certificate
Director	Theatre Arts, AS
Doctor	Liberal Arts and Sciences, AA , Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math and Science, AS
Doggie Day Care Employee	Animal Management, AAS
Draftsperson (mechanical, civil, process piping)	Computer Aided Drafting & Design (CADD): Mechanical, Process Piping and Control, AAS

E

Early Childhood Teacher	Early Childhood Studies, Certificate , Human Services, AA
Economic Crime Investigator	Criminal Justice, AS , Economic Crime Investigation, AS
Economist	Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science, AA
Electrical Engineer	Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math and Science, AS
Elementary School Teacher	Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science, AA
Emergency Management Specialist	Emergency Management, AAS , Emergency Management, Certificate
Engineer	Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math and Science, AS
Engineering Supervisor	Mechanical Technology: Mechanical Design, AAS
Engineer Test Technician	Mechanical Technology: Mechanical Design, AAS
English Teacher	Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science, AA
Environmentalist	Environmental Studies, AS
Environmental Technician	Health Studies, AS
Epidemiologist	Health Studies, AS
Ergonomics Specialist	Mechanical Technology: Mechanical Design, AAS
Event Management	Sport Management, AS
Event Planner	Hospitality Operations, Certificate
Exceptional Education Teacher	Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science, AA

F

Facility & Arena Management	Recreation Studies, AS , Sport Management, AS
Family Therapist	Human Services, AA
Fashion Designer	Fine Arts, AS
Fast Food Operations/Manager	Culinary Arts, AAS , Food Service, Certificate
Field Engineer	Mechanical Technology: Mechanical Design, AAS
Financial Investigator	Economic Crime Investigation, AS
Fitness Center Specialist	Physical Education Studies, AS
Flash Developer	Digital Media, AS , Digital Media, Certificate
Floral Designer	Horticulture, Certificate
Food & Beverage Manager	Culinary Arts, AAS
Food & Drug Inspector	Health Studies, AS
Food Preparer/Baker	Baking and Pastry Arts, AAS , Baking and Pastry Arts, Certificate
Food Science*	Liberal Arts and Sciences, AA
Food Service Supervisor	Culinary Arts, AAS
Forestry Engineer	Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math and Science, AS

G

Gaming Dealers	Casino Operations, Certificate
Garden Center Manager	Horticulture, Certificate
Geologist	Liberal Arts and Sciences, AA Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math and Science, AS
Gerontologist	Human Services, AA
Glass Engineer*	Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math and Science, AS
Golf Course Greens Keeper	Horticulture, Certificate
Graphic Artist	Fine Arts, AS
Graphic Designer	Fine Arts, AS
Greenhouse Grower	Horticulture, Certificate
Grounds Manager	Horticulture, Certificate
Groundskeeper	Horticulture, Certificate

H

Health Officer	Health Studies, AS
Help Desk Specialist	Local Area Networks, Certificate
Hospital Administrator	Health Studies, AS
Hospital Inspector	Health Studies, AS
Hotel Manager	Hospitality Management, AAS
Health Teacher	Health Studies, AS
History Teacher	Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science, AA
Horticulturalist	Horticulture, Certificate

I

Illustrator (Book, Fashion, Medical)	Fine Arts, AS
Industrial Designer	Computer Aided Drafting & Design (CADD): Mechanical, Process Piping and Control, AAS , Fine Arts, AS
Industrial Hygienist	Health Studies, AS
Industrial Manager	Business: Retail Business Management, AAS , Business: Business Administration, AAS , Business: Business Administration, AS
Information Technology Specialist	Computer Information Systems, AS , Local Area Networks, Certificate
Information Systems Manager/Specialist	Computer Information Systems, AS
Instrumentalist	Music, AS , Music, Certificate
Insurance Representative	Business: Business Administration, AAS , Business: Business Administration, AS
Interactive Multimedia Specialist	Digital Media, AS , Digital Media, Certificate
Interface Designer	Digital Media, AS , Digital Media, Certificate
Interior Design (Residential, Commercial)	Fine Arts, AS
Interior Plant-scape	Horticulture, Certificate
International Trade Representative	Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science, AA
Internet Copywriter	Public Communication, AS
Internet Video Producer	Digital Media, AS , Digital Media, Certificate
Investigator	Criminal Justice, AS
Irrigation Specialist	Horticulture, Certificate

J

Jewelry Designer	Fine Arts, AS
Journalist	Public Communication, AS

K

Kennel Helper/Worker/Attendant

Animal Management, AAS

L

Lab Technician/Supervisor	Mechanical Technology: Mechanical Design, AAS
Labor Relations Specialist	Business: Business Administration, AAS , Business: Business Administration, AS
Landscape Designer	Horticulture, Certificate
Landscaper	Horticulture, Certificate
Law Enforcement Officer/Agent	Criminal Justice, AS
Lead Engineer	Mechanical Technology: Mechanical Design, AAS
Legal Secretary	Business: Administrative Assistant, AAS
Licensed Practical Nurse	Practical Nursing, Certificate
Lighting Designer	Theatre Arts, AS
Line Cook	Food Service, Certificate
Live Sound Engineer	Audio Recording and Production, Certificate
Livestock Specialist	Animal Management, AAS

M

Machine Designer	Mechanical Technology: Mechanical Design, AAS
Machinist	Mechanical Technology: Mechanical Design, AAS
Manager	Business Management, Certificate , Business: Business Administration, AS Business: Business Administration, AAS
Maintenance Supervisor	Mechanical Technology: Mechanical Design, AAS
Manufacturing Engineer	Mechanical Technology: Mechanical Design, AAS
Market Researcher	Business: Business Administration, AS ,Business: Business Administration, AAS
Marketing Specialist	Business: Business Administration, AS ,Business: Business Administration, AAS Business: Retail Business Management, AAS
Material Handler	Mechanical Technology: Mechanical Design, AAS
Mathematics Teacher	Liberal Arts and Sciences, AA , Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math and Science, AS
Mechanical Designer	Mechanical Technology: Mechanical Design, AAS
Mechanical Drafter	Mechanical Technology: Mechanical Design, AAS
Mechanical Engineer	Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math and Science, AS
Mechanical Engineering Technician	Mechanical Technology: Mechanical Design, AAS
Media Salesperson	Public Communication, AS
Medical Assistant	Medical Assistant, AAS
Medical Office Administrator	Business: Administrative Assistant, AAS
Medical Secretary	Business: Administrative Assistant, AAS
Medical Technologist	Liberal Arts and Sciences, AA , Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math and Science, AS
Medical Transcriptionist	Liberal Arts and Sciences, AA , Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math and Science, AS
Merchandise Buyer	Business: Retail Business Management, AAS
Microbiologist	Liberal Arts and Sciences, AA , Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math and Science, AS
Multimedia (Producer, Programmer, Specialist, Production Designer)	Digital Media, AS , Digital Media, Certificate
Musician	Music, AS , Music, Certificate
Music Industry / Business	Music, AS , Music, Certificate
Music Recording / Audio Engineer	Audio Recording and Production, Certificate
Music Teacher	Music, AS , Music, Certificate
Music Therapist	Music, AS , Music, Certificate

N

Network Administrator	Local Area Networks, Certificate
Network Technician	Local Area Networks, Certificate
Nuclear Medical Technologist	Liberal Arts and Sciences, AA , Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math and Science, AS
Nurse	Nursing, AAS , Practical Nursing, Certificate
Nursery School Teacher	Early Childhood Studies, Certificate , Human Services, AA
Nutrition Specialist	Health Studies, AS
Nutritionist	Liberal Arts and Sciences, AA , Health Studies, AS

O

Occupational Therapist	Liberal Arts and Sciences, AA
Office Assistant	Office Assistant, Certificate
Office Clerk	Business: Administrative Assistant, AAS Office Assistant, Certificate
Office Manager	Business: Administrative Assistant, AAS
Olympic Committee	Sport Management, AS
Operations Manager	Mechanical Technology: Mechanical Design, AAS
Outdoor Education Instructor	Physical Education Studies, AS
Outdoor Recreation	Recreation Studies, AS

P

PC Support Technician	Local Area Networks, Certificate
Painter	Fine Arts, AS
Paralegal	Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science, AA
Paper Science Engineer	Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math and Science, AS
Parole Officer	Criminal Justice, AS
Personnel Manager	Business: Business Administration, AS , Business: Business Administration, AAS
Personal Fitness Trainer	Physical Education Studies, AS , Health Studies, AS
Pharmacist	Liberal Arts and Sciences, AA , Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math and Science, AS
Philosopher	Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science, AA
Phlebotomist	Phlebotomists, Certificate
Photographer (Fashion, Editorial, Fine Art, Medical, Portrait)	Fine Arts, AS
Physical Education Teacher	Physical Education Studies, AS
Physical Therapist	Liberal Arts and Sciences, AA
Physical Therapist Assistant	Physical Education Studies, AS
Physician	Liberal Arts and Sciences, AA , Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math and Science, AS
Physician’s Assistant	Liberal Arts and Sciences, AA , Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math and Science, AS
Physicist	Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math and Science, AS
Plant Operator	Mechanical Technology: Mechanical Design, AAS
Playwright	Theatre Arts, AS
Police Officer	Criminal Justice, AS
Practical Nurse	Practical Nursing, Certificate
Printmaker	Fine Arts, AS
Probation Officer	Criminal Justice, AS
Producer	Theatre Arts, AS
Production Technician	Mechanical Technology: Mechanical Design, AAS
Project Engineer	Mechanical Technology: Mechanical Design, AAS
Private & Corporate Tourism	Recreation Studies, AS
Psychologist	Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science, AA
Public Relations Specialist	Public Communication, AS
Purchasing Agent	Business: Business Administration, AS , Business: Business Administration, AAS
Pyrotechnic Engineer	Theatre Arts, AS

Q

Quality Assurance Technician

Mechanical Technology: Mechanical Design, AAS

R

Radiologic Technologist	Radiologic Technology, AAS
Receptionist	Office Assistant, Certificate
Recording Technology	Music, AS , Music, Certificate
Records Manager	Business: Administrative Assistant, AAS
Recreation	Recreation Studies, AS
Recreation Therapist	Human Services, AA
Registered Nurse	Nursing, AAS
Reptile Keeper	Animal Management, AAS
Respiratory Care Practitioner	Liberal Arts and Sciences, AA , Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math and Science, AS
Resort Management	Sport Management, AS

S

Salesperson	Business: Business Administration, AS ,Business: Business Administration, AAS Business: Retail Business Management, AAS
Secondary Education Teacher	Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science, AA
Secretary	Business: Administrative Assistant, AAS , Office Assistant, Certificate
Security Investigator	Economic Crime Investigation, AS
Scenic Designer	Theatre Arts, AS
School Counselor	Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science, AA , Human Services, AA
Security Guard	Criminal Justice, AS
Singer	Music, AS , Music, Certificate
Small Business Owner	Business: Business Administration, AS ,Business: Business Administration, AAS Business: Retail Business Management, AAS
Social Studies Teacher	Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science, AA
Social Worker	Human Services, AA
Sociologist	Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science, AA
Soil Scientist	Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math and Science, AS
Sound Designer	Theatre Arts, AS
Sound Digital Recording Engineer	Audio Recording and Production, Certificate
Sound Engineer/Technician	Music, AS , Music, Certificate
Sound Post Production Engineer	Audio Recording and Production, Certificate
Special Education Instructor	Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science, AA
Speech Therapist	Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science, AA
Social Welfare Examiner	Human Services, AA
Software Engineer	Computer Science, AS
Sports Front Office	Sport Management, AS
Sports Information Director	Sport Management, AS
Sports Manager	Physical Education Studies, AS
Sports Marketing	Sport Management, AS
Sports Club Instructor	Physical Education Studies, AS
Staff Nurse	Nursing, AAS
Stage Manager	Theatre Arts, AS
State Police	Criminal Justice, AS
Statistician	Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math and Science, AS
Store Manager	Business: Retail Business Management, AAS
Surgical Technologist	Surgical Technology, AAS
Systems Analyst	Computer Science, AS
Systems Designer	Surgical Technology, AAS , Computer Science, AS

T

Teacher	Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities and Social Sciences (Jointly Registered With Suny College At Buffalo — Childhood Education 1-6 BS), AA
Teaching Assistant	Teaching Assistant, Certificate
Technical Supervisor	Mechanical Technology: Mechanical Design, AAS
Theatre Educator	Theatre Arts, AS
Theatre Technician	Theatre Arts, AS
Theatrical Performer	Theatre Arts, AS
Therapeutic Recreation	Recreation Studies, AS
Ticket Operations	Sport Management, AS
Tool Design Engineer	Mechanical Technology: Mechanical Design, AAS
Tool Maker	Mechanical Technology: Mechanical Design, AAS
Transcriptionist	Business: Administrative Assistant, AAS
Typist	Office Assistant, Certificate
Type Designer	Fine Arts, AS

V

Veterinarian	Liberal Arts and Sciences, AA , Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math and Science, AS
Veterinarian Assistant	Animal Management, AAS
Video (Producer / Editor)	Digital Media, AS , Digital Media, Certificate
Videographer	Digital Media, AS , Digital Media, Certificate

W

Web (Developer, Designer, Master)	Digital Media, AS , Digital Media, Certificate
Wellness Consultant	Health Studies, AS
Wildlife Conservation Officer	Animal Management, AAS
Wood Products Engineer	Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math and Science, AS
Word Processor	Office Assistant, Certificate

X

X-Ray Technologist

Radiologic Technology, AAS

Y

YMCA/YWCA Fitness Instructor

Physical Education Studies, AS

Z

Zoo Keeper

Animal Management, AAS

*May not transfer with full junior status - degree requirements are unclear.

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