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Associate Degree Programs
- AAS, Bus Admin-Accounting
  Accounting professionals are critical to the success of virtually every company and organization. At Berkeley College, degree programs cover varying levels of accounting theory and practical knowledge, preparing students with the skills and qualifications necessary to enter the professional world.
- AAS, Bus Admin-Management
  Innovation and creativity in decision-making are at the core of the degree programs in Management at Berkeley College. Students develop the skills necessary to actively participate in various roles within the management structure of different types of modern organizations.
- AAS, Health Services Administration - Medical Insurance, Billing, and Coding
  Managing vast amounts of medical insurance and billing information is critical to the success of any healthcare organization. Berkeley College offers degree and certificate programs to prepare students with the important business and technology skills needed for positions in medical insurance, billing, and coding. Courses provide students with the required knowledge and skills to become nationally certified.
  
  Graduates of the Medical Insurance Billing and Coding (MIBC) certificate program are required to participate in the Certified Professional Biller examination (CPB) through the AAPC or the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist examination (CBCS) through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)— both are nationally accepted standards of achievement in the administrative part of the field. The certificate program focuses primarily on medical billing pursuits such as an introduction to coding, reimbursement, legal and ethical requirements, and the medical billing cycle in the professional or outpatient setting.
- AAS, Information Technology Management
  Information Technology Management degrees from Berkeley College combine information technology with business management to enhance your career potential.
  
  Information technology plays a critical and growing role in organizational operations. In the Berkeley College Information Technology Management program, you’ll build on an IT/Business core and develop knowledge and skills in the following three areas:
  
      Network security
      Database management
      Web design
  
  The program’s unique focus on the management of technology effectively prepares students for successful careers in the dynamic and fast-paced information technology marketplace. You’ll learn how businesses use information technology resources to perform business functions and gain competitive advantage. Unlike programs that focus just on one or the other, this combination of business and technical savvy sets Berkeley graduates apart. You’ll also have the opportunity to take business and/or technology-related classes outside the core curriculum to expand your career possibilities.
- AAS, Interior Design
  As you prepare to enter the industry in a range of roles, you’ll learn the creative and technical skills from experienced professionals who share their firsthand knowledge. Our graduates pursue careers in creative positions, as residential or commercial interior designers, exhibit designers, designers in architectural firms, and more.
  
  In a curriculum developed with input from industry experts, you’ll:
  
      Explore design fundamentals, theory, visual communication, culture, and history
      Work on projects exploring all aspects of design through sketching, drafting, and color composition
      Learn modern computer-aided design using current design industry software, such as AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp Pro, Rhino, and rendering with V-Ray
  
  The art and technique of creating functional and aesthetic environments for living and working.
  
  Interior Design degree programs at Berkeley College focus on the creative and technical aspects of this exciting industry. Graduates are prepared with the necessary skills and practical knowledge to enter the industry in a range of roles. The B.F.A. in Interior Design is accredited by CIDA (Council for Interior Design Accreditation).
- AAS, Justice Studies - Criminal Justice
  Berkeley College’s Bachelor’s and Associate’s degree programs in Justice Studies - Criminal Justice provide students with a comprehensive foundation in this important field. Armed with a combination of knowledge gained in the classroom and hands-on instruction from faculty with professional experience, graduates are prepared to enter a variety of careers in a wide range of organizations. Students take courses that focus on the theoretical, practical, technological, and management skills required for success in the field of criminal justice. Program-related group excursions and guest speakers from various areas of criminal justice are also an important part of the career-focused program.
- AAS, Legal Studies
  To meet growing needs for legal support, today’s firms and organizations are seeking qualified graduates with broad knowledge of the law and legal practices. At Berkeley College, the Bachelor’s and Associate’s degree programs in Legal Studies are designed to prepare students who are interested in careers in legal support services with government, nonprofit organizations, regulatory/compliance offices, or other law-related careers, as well as those students considering law school and other advanced studies in law.
  
  Courses focus on developing skills in critical reasoning and analysis, communication, research, writing, and more.
Bachelor’s Degree Programs
- BBA, Accounting
  Accounting professionals are critical to the success of virtually every company and organization. At Berkeley College, degree programs cover varying levels of accounting theory and practical knowledge, preparing students with the skills and qualifications necessary to enter the professional world.
  
  The Accounting program at Berkeley College is designed to prepare students for a range of career opportunities with accounting firms, public and private companies, and numerous other types of organizations. Participation in student chapters of professional associations, student clubs, and alumni interaction can help students make important industry connections.
- BBA, Bus Admin-Management
  Innovation and creativity in decision-making are at the core of the degree programs in Management at Berkeley College. Students develop the skills necessary to actively participate in various roles within the management structure of different types of modern organizations.
- BBA, Health Services Management
  The healthcare field is one of the fastest-growing industries. Berkeley College offers degree programs to prepare students with the important business and technology skills needed for positions in administration, management, and more. A range of curricula explores the operations and challenges of various types and sizes of organizations delivering and supporting health services. Graduates may pursue positions with hospitals, physicians’ offices, clinics, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, and numerous other types of healthcare-related facilities.
- BFA, 3D Visualization
  Add a new dimension to your creativity
  
  Digital visualization is an important career that continues to grow dramatically throughout many different industries. In the Berkeley College 3D Digital Visualization Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree program, you’ll learn to communicate architectural and graphical concepts and information using advanced 3D modeling software tools as you develop the advanced skills, knowledge, and understanding of digital design and modeling that employers look for.
  
  Here’s what sets the Berkeley 3D Digital Visualization program apart:
  
      You’ll learn in small classes with personal attention from instructors with real-world experience
  
      A curriculum that focuses on exploring design fundamentals, theory, visual communication, culture, and history
  
      Studio-based, hands-on projects, exploring all aspects of digital visualization
      Learning advanced 3D modeling software used in the design industry
  
      You’ll be prepared for a wider range of career opportunities than many programs because of the rich and diversified curriculum and the professional experience of the faculty
  
      You’ll have access to current technology used by design professionals
  
      An emphasis on critical thinking and creative problem solving
  
      You’ll have opportunities for field trips, guest lectures, and other related events
  
      You may have the opportunity to participate in an internship or job-related assignment for a valuable learning experience
  
      You’ll have exceptional networking opportunities through faculty and alumni connections
- BFA, Interior Design
  As you prepare to enter the industry in a range of roles, you’ll learn the creative and technical skills from experienced professionals who share their firsthand knowledge. Our graduates pursue careers in creative positions, as residential or commercial interior designers, exhibit designers, designers in architectural firms, and more.
  
  In a curriculum developed with input from industry experts, you’ll:
  
      Explore design fundamentals, theory, visual communication, culture, and history
      Work on projects exploring all aspects of design through sketching, drafting, and color composition
      Learn modern computer-aided design using current design industry software, such as AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp Pro, Rhino, and rendering with V-Ray
  
  The art and technique of creating functional and aesthetic environments for living and working.
  
  Interior Design degree programs at Berkeley College focus on the creative and technical aspects of this exciting industry. Graduates are prepared with the necessary skills and practical knowledge to enter the industry in a range of roles. The B.F.A. in Interior Design is accredited by CIDA (Council for Interior Design Accreditation).
- BS, Information Technology Management
  Information Technology Management degrees from Berkeley College combine information technology with business management to enhance your career potential.
  
  Information technology plays a critical and growing role in organizational operations. In the Berkeley College Information Technology Management program, you’ll build on an IT/Business core and develop knowledge and skills in the following three areas:
  
      Network security
      Database management
      Web design
  
  The program’s unique focus on the management of technology effectively prepares students for successful careers in the dynamic and fast-paced information technology marketplace. You’ll learn how businesses use information technology resources to perform business functions and gain competitive advantage. Unlike programs that focus just on one or the other, this combination of business and technical savvy sets Berkeley graduates apart. You’ll also have the opportunity to take business and/or technology-related classes outside the core curriculum to expand your career possibilities.
- BS, Justice Studies - Criminal Justice
  Berkeley College’s Bachelor’s and Associate’s degree programs in Justice Studies - Criminal Justice provide students with a comprehensive foundation in this important field. Armed with a combination of knowledge gained in the classroom and hands-on instruction from faculty with professional experience, graduates are prepared to enter a variety of careers in a wide range of organizations. Students take courses that focus on the theoretical, practical, technological, and management skills required for success in the field of criminal justice. Program-related group excursions and guest speakers from various areas of criminal justice are also an important part of the career-focused program.
- BS, Legal Studies
  To meet growing needs for legal support, today’s firms and organizations are seeking qualified graduates with broad knowledge of the law and legal practices. At Berkeley College, the Bachelor’s and Associate’s degree programs in Legal Studies are designed to prepare students who are interested in careers in legal support services with government, nonprofit organizations, regulatory/compliance offices, or other law-related careers, as well as those students considering law school and other advanced studies in law.
  
  Courses focus on developing skills in critical reasoning and analysis, communication, research, writing, and more.
- BS, National Security
  The need for qualified professionals with the knowledge and skills to address threats to safety spans both the public and private sectors. National security careers are now a part of every industry. Recent events have demonstrated the critical need for those qualified to focus on tasks such as:
  
      Combating and mitigating the effects of pandemics
      Preventing foreign interference in elections and our democratic process
      Understanding today’s global assets and threats
  
  One of only a few programs of its kind in the area, the Berkeley College Bachelor’s degree program in National Security can prepare you for a range of careers through a curriculum developed with input from a range of security experts based on the current and anticipated needs of various types of organizations. The program covers a broad understanding of homeland security, emergency management, technology, communications, intelligence, critical infrastructure, terrorism, and other important aspects of security.
  
  All of the program’s major courses can be completed in a seven-week format online and/or on site at the New York City, Woodbridge, or Woodland Park campuses.
Certificate
- Certificate - Medical Insurance, Billing, and Coding
  Managing vast amounts of medical insurance and billing information is critical to the success of any healthcare organization. Berkeley College offers degree and certificate programs to prepare students with the important business and technology skills needed for positions in medical insurance, billing, and coding. Courses provide students with the required knowledge and skills to become nationally certified.
  
  Graduates of the Medical Insurance Billing and Coding (MIBC) degree and certification programs are eligible to participate in field-specific certification examinations.
  
  Although certification is not required to work in most states, employers prefer to hire certified Medical Insurance, Billing, and Coding graduates.
  
  Faculty members in this program are selected for both academic excellence and relevant professional experience. They combine firsthand knowledge with teaching experience to help prepare students to enter this in-demand field.
- Certificate in Interior Design
  As you prepare to enter the industry in a range of roles, you’ll learn the creative and technical skills from experienced professionals who share their firsthand knowledge. Our graduates pursue careers in creative positions, as residential or commercial interior designers, exhibit designers, designers in architectural firms, and more.
  
  In a curriculum developed with input from industry experts, you’ll:
  
      Explore design fundamentals, theory, visual communication, culture, and history
      Work on projects exploring all aspects of design through sketching, drafting, and color composition
      Learn modern computer-aided design using current design industry software, such as AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp Pro, Rhino, and rendering with V-Ray
  
  The art and technique of creating functional and aesthetic environments for living and working.
  
  Interior Design degree programs at Berkeley College focus on the creative and technical aspects of this exciting industry. Graduates are prepared with the necessary skills and practical knowledge to enter the industry in a range of roles. The B.F.A. in Interior Design is accredited by CIDA (Council for Interior Design Accreditation).

Campus Programs

Newark, NJ
- Associate Degree Programs
  - AAS, Bus Admin-Management
    Innovation and creativity in decision-making are at the core of the degree programs in Management at Berkeley College. Students develop the skills necessary to actively participate in various roles within the management structure of different types of modern organizations.
  - AAS, Health Sciences
    The Health Sciences Associate's degree program prepares students to meet the challenges of today’s complex healthcare environment through a combination of concentration-specific and general coursework. Students are able to select either a Patient Care Technician or Surgical Processing Technician concentration, based on their individual interests and career goals.
  - AAS, Health Services Administration
    The healthcare field is one of the fastest-growing industries. Berkeley College offers degree programs to prepare students with the important business and technology skills needed for positions in administration, management, and more. A range of curricula explores the operations and challenges of various types and sizes of organizations delivering and supporting health services. Graduates may pursue positions with hospitals, physicians’ offices, clinics, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, and numerous other types of healthcare-related facilities.
  - AAS, Information Technology Management
    Information technology plays a critical and growing role in organizational operations. Students in the Berkeley College Information Technology Management program build on an IT/Business core and may choose to concentrate in one of three areas:
    Network security
    Database management
    Web design
    The program’s unique focus on the management of technology effectively prepares students for successful careers in the dynamic and fast-paced information technology marketplace. Unlike programs that focus just on one or the other, this combination of business and technical savvy sets Berkeley graduates apart.
  - AAS, Justice Studies - Criminal Justice
    Berkeley College’s Bachelor’s and Associate’s degree programs in Justice Studies - Criminal Justice provide students with a comprehensive foundation in this important field. Armed with a combination of knowledge gained in the classroom and hands-on instruction from faculty with professional experience, graduates are prepared to enter a variety of careers in a wide range of organizations. Students take courses that focus on the theoretical, practical, technological, and management skills required for success in the field of criminal justice. Program-related group excursions and guest speakers from various areas of criminal justice are also an important part of the career-focused program.
  - AAS, Medical Assistant
    Medical assistants perform administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and other health practitioners running smoothly. A medical assistant takes vital signs, prepares patients for and assists physicians during examinations, collects and prepares laboratory specimens, performs basic laboratory tests on the premises, schedules appointments, bills patients, fills out insurance forms, and much more.
    
    Berkeley College’s Medical Assistant Certificate and Associate in Applied Science degree programs prepare students to enter the high-demand field of healthcare and to work in a variety of settings, including physicians’ offices, hospitals, nursing homes, and other professional healthcare facilities. Graduates are prepared to meet both the clinical and administrative challenges of today’s rapidly changing healthcare environment.
    
    The program is designed to prepare competent entry-level medical assistants in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. This is accomplished by providing curriculum relating to patient care skills, general study, and administrative/business skills.
    
    The Associate in Applied Science degree program is an extension of the career-track Certificate program.
- Bachelor’s Degree Programs
  - BBA, Bus Admin-Management
    Innovation and creativity in decision-making are at the core of the degree programs in Management at Berkeley College. Students develop the skills necessary to actively participate in various roles within the management structure of different types of modern organizations.
  - BS, Information Technology Management
    Information technology plays a critical and growing role in organizational operations. Students in the Berkeley College Information Technology Management program build on an IT/Business core and may choose to concentrate in one of three areas:
    Network security
    Database management
    Web design
    The program’s unique focus on the management of technology effectively prepares students for successful careers in the dynamic and fast-paced information technology marketplace. Unlike programs that focus just on one or the other, this combination of business and technical savvy sets Berkeley graduates apart.
  - BS, Justice Studies - Criminal Justice
    Berkeley College’s Bachelor’s and Associate’s degree programs in Justice Studies - Criminal Justice provide students with a comprehensive foundation in this important field. Armed with a combination of knowledge gained in the classroom and hands-on instruction from faculty with professional experience, graduates are prepared to enter a variety of careers in a wide range of organizations. Students take courses that focus on the theoretical, practical, technological, and management skills required for success in the field of criminal justice. Program-related group excursions and guest speakers from various areas of criminal justice are also an important part of the career-focused program.
- Certificate
  - Certificate in Medical Assistant
    The Medical Assistant Certificate program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). Graduates of CAAHEP-accredited Medical Assistant programs are eligible to sit for the Certified Medical Assistant - CMA (AAMA) exam. The CMA (AAMA) designation is a national credential awarded by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), indicating that the Medical Assistant meets certain standards of competence as determined by the AAMA. Although certification is not required to work in most states, employers prefer to hire certified Medical Assistants. In the State of New Jersey, Medical Assistants who hold the CMA (AAMA) credential are permitted to administer injections.
  - Certificate in Patient Care Technician
    Patient Care Technicians work with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to oversee and monitor patients. As vital members of the healthcare team, they provide direct patient care and comfort measures, take vital signs, collect specimens, and much more.
Woodbridge, NJ
- Associate Degree Programs
  - AAS, Bus Admin-Management
    Innovation and creativity in decision-making are at the core of the degree programs in Management at Berkeley College. Students develop the skills necessary to actively participate in various roles within the management structure of different types of modern organizations.
  - AAS, Health Sciences
    The Health Sciences Associate's degree program prepares students to meet the challenges of today’s complex healthcare environment through a combination of concentration-specific and general coursework. Students are able to select either a Patient Care Technician or Surgical Processing Technician concentration, based on their individual interests and career goals.
  - AAS, Health Services Administration
    The healthcare field is one of the fastest-growing industries. Berkeley College offers degree programs to prepare students with the important business and technology skills needed for positions in administration, management, and more. A range of curricula explores the operations and challenges of various types and sizes of organizations delivering and supporting health services. Graduates may pursue positions with hospitals, physicians’ offices, clinics, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, and numerous other types of healthcare-related facilities.
  - AAS, Health Services Administration - Medical Insurance, Billing, and Coding
    Managing vast amounts of medical insurance and billing information is critical to the success of any healthcare organization. Berkeley College offers degree and certificate programs to prepare students with the important business and technology skills needed for positions in medical insurance, billing, and coding. Courses provide students with the required knowledge and skills to become nationally certified.
    Graduates of the Medical Insurance Billing and Coding (MIBC) certificate program are required to participate in the Certified Professional Biller examination (CPB) through the AAPC or the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist examination (CBCS) through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)— both are nationally accepted standards of achievement in the administrative part of the field. The certificate program focuses primarily on medical billing pursuits such as an introduction to coding, reimbursement, legal and ethical requirements, and the medical billing cycle in the professional or outpatient setting.
  - AAS, Justice Studies - Criminal Justice
    Berkeley College’s Bachelor’s and Associate’s degree programs in Justice Studies - Criminal Justice provide students with a comprehensive foundation in this important field. Armed with a combination of knowledge gained in the classroom and hands-on instruction from faculty with professional experience, graduates are prepared to enter a variety of careers in a wide range of organizations. Students take courses that focus on the theoretical, practical, technological, and management skills required for success in the field of criminal justice. Program-related group excursions and guest speakers from various areas of criminal justice are also an important part of the career-focused program.
  - AAS, Medical Assistant
    Medical assistants perform administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and other health practitioners running smoothly. A medical assistant takes vital signs, prepares patients for and assists physicians during examinations, collects and prepares laboratory specimens, performs basic laboratory tests on the premises, schedules appointments, bills patients, fills out insurance forms, and much more.
    
    Berkeley College’s Medical Assistant Certificate and Associate in Applied Science degree programs prepare students to enter the high-demand field of healthcare and to work in a variety of settings, including physicians’ offices, hospitals, nursing homes, and other professional healthcare facilities. Graduates are prepared to meet both the clinical and administrative challenges of today’s rapidly changing healthcare environment.
    
    The program is designed to prepare competent entry-level medical assistants in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. This is accomplished by providing curriculum relating to patient care skills, general study, and administrative/business skills.
    
    The Associate in Applied Science degree program is an extension of the career-track Certificate program.
- Bachelor’s Degree Programs
  - BBA, Bus Admin-Management
    Innovation and creativity in decision-making are at the core of the degree programs in Management at Berkeley College. Students develop the skills necessary to actively participate in various roles within the management structure of different types of modern organizations.
  - BBA, Health Services Management
    The healthcare field is one of the fastest-growing industries. Berkeley College offers degree programs to prepare students with the important business and technology skills needed for positions in administration, management, and more. A range of curricula explores the operations and challenges of various types and sizes of organizations delivering and supporting health services. Graduates may pursue positions with hospitals, physicians’ offices, clinics, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, and numerous other types of healthcare-related facilities.
  - BS, Justice Studies - Criminal Justice
    Berkeley College’s Bachelor’s and Associate’s degree programs in Justice Studies - Criminal Justice provide students with a comprehensive foundation in this important field. Armed with a combination of knowledge gained in the classroom and hands-on instruction from faculty with professional experience, graduates are prepared to enter a variety of careers in a wide range of organizations. Students take courses that focus on the theoretical, practical, technological, and management skills required for success in the field of criminal justice. Program-related group excursions and guest speakers from various areas of criminal justice are also an important part of the career-focused program.
- Certificate
  - Certificate in Medical Assistant
    The Medical Assistant Certificate program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). Graduates of CAAHEP-accredited Medical Assistant programs are eligible to sit for the Certified Medical Assistant - CMA (AAMA) exam. The CMA (AAMA) designation is a national credential awarded by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), indicating that the Medical Assistant meets certain standards of competence as determined by the AAMA. Although certification is not required to work in most states, employers prefer to hire certified Medical Assistants. In the State of New Jersey, Medical Assistants who hold the CMA (AAMA) credential are permitted to administer injections.
  - Certificate in Medical Insurance, Billing, and Coding
    Managing vast amounts of medical insurance and billing information is critical to the success of any healthcare organization. Berkeley College offers degree and certificate programs to prepare students with the important business and technology skills needed for positions in medical insurance, billing, and coding. Courses provide students with the required knowledge and skills to become nationally certified.
    Graduates of the degree program are required to sit for the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) or the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification examination. Graduates of the certificate program are required to sit for the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) or Certified Professional Biller (CPB) certification examination. Although certification is not required to work in most states, employers prefer to hire certified Medical Insurance, Billing, and Coding graduates.
Woodland Park, NJ
- Associate Degree Programs
  - AAS, Bus Admin-Accounting
    Accounting professionals are critical to the success of virtually every company and organization. At Berkeley College, degree programs cover varying levels of accounting theory and practical knowledge, preparing students with the skills and qualifications necessary to enter the professional world.
  - AAS, Bus Admin-Management
    Innovation and creativity in decision-making are at the core of the degree programs in Management at Berkeley College. Students develop the skills necessary to actively participate in various roles within the management structure of different types of modern organizations.
  - AAS, Health Sciences
    The Health Sciences Associate's degree program prepares students to meet the challenges of today’s complex healthcare environment through a combination of concentration-specific and general coursework. Students are able to select either a Patient Care Technician or Surgical Processing Technician concentration, based on their individual interests and career goals.
  - AAS, Health Services Administration - Medical Insurance, Billing, and Coding
    Managing vast amounts of medical insurance and billing information is critical to the success of any healthcare organization. Berkeley College offers degree and certificate programs to prepare students with the important business and technology skills needed for positions in medical insurance, billing, and coding. Courses provide students with the required knowledge and skills to become nationally certified.
    Graduates of the Medical Insurance Billing and Coding (MIBC) certificate program are required to participate in the Certified Professional Biller examination (CPB) through the AAPC or the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist examination (CBCS) through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)— both are nationally accepted standards of achievement in the administrative part of the field. The certificate program focuses primarily on medical billing pursuits such as an introduction to coding, reimbursement, legal and ethical requirements, and the medical billing cycle in the professional or outpatient setting.
  - AAS, Information Technology Management
    Information technology plays a critical and growing role in organizational operations. Students in the Berkeley College Information Technology Management program build on an IT/Business core and may choose to concentrate in one of three areas:
    Network security
    Database management
    Web design
    The program’s unique focus on the management of technology effectively prepares students for successful careers in the dynamic and fast-paced information technology marketplace. Unlike programs that focus just on one or the other, this combination of business and technical savvy sets Berkeley graduates apart.
  - AAS, Interior Design
    Interior Design degree programs at Berkeley College focus on the creative and technical aspects of this exciting industry. Graduates are prepared with the necessary skills and practical knowledge to enter the industry in a range of roles.
    
    Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) and Associate’s degree programs prepare students to pursue careers in creative positions, as residential or commercial interior designers, exhibit designers, designers in architectural firms, and more.
  - AAS, Justice Studies - Criminal Justice
    Berkeley College’s Bachelor’s and Associate’s degree programs in Justice Studies - Criminal Justice provide students with a comprehensive foundation in this important field. Armed with a combination of knowledge gained in the classroom and hands-on instruction from faculty with professional experience, graduates are prepared to enter a variety of careers in a wide range of organizations. Students take courses that focus on the theoretical, practical, technological, and management skills required for success in the field of criminal justice. Program-related group excursions and guest speakers from various areas of criminal justice are also an important part of the career-focused program.
  - AAS, Medical Assistant
    Medical assistants perform administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and other health practitioners running smoothly. A medical assistant takes vital signs, prepares patients for and assists physicians during examinations, collects and prepares laboratory specimens, performs basic laboratory tests on the premises, schedules appointments, bills patients, fills out insurance forms, and much more.
    
    Berkeley College’s Medical Assistant Certificate and Associate in Applied Science degree programs prepare students to enter the high-demand field of healthcare and to work in a variety of settings, including physicians’ offices, hospitals, nursing homes, and other professional healthcare facilities. Graduates are prepared to meet both the clinical and administrative challenges of today’s rapidly changing healthcare environment.
    
    The program is designed to prepare competent entry-level medical assistants in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. This is accomplished by providing curriculum relating to patient care skills, general study, and administrative/business skills.
    
    The Associate in Applied Science degree program is an extension of the career-track Certificate program.
  - AAS, Surgical Technology
    The Surgical Technology program prepares students to work as valuable members of a surgical team, which most commonly includes surgeons, anesthesiologists, and circulating nurses. Surgical Technologists assist in surgical procedures under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel. They perform a variety of critical hands-on tasks, including:
    Preparing operating rooms by setting up surgical instruments and equipment
    Preparing patients for surgery by washing, shaving, and disinfecting incision sites
    Passing instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons during surgical procedures
    Maintaining a proper sterile field throughout the surgical process
    Monitoring and assessing operating room conditions
    The Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA). Only students who complete a CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program are eligible to sit for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam, a national credentialing exam administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). Seventy-eight percent of Berkeley College’s Surgical Technology students who graduated between August 1, 2015, and July 31, 2016, passed the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam on their first attempt. This pass rate is higher than the national average of 69.8 percent, according to statistics from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
- Bachelor’s Degree Programs
  - BBA, Accounting
    Accounting professionals are critical to the success of virtually every company and organization. At Berkeley College, degree programs cover varying levels of accounting theory and practical knowledge, preparing students with the skills and qualifications necessary to enter the professional world.
    The Accounting program at Berkeley College is designed to prepare students for a range of career opportunities with accounting firms, public and private companies, and numerous other types of organizations. Participation in student chapters of professional associations, student clubs, and alumni interaction can help students make important industry connections.
  - BBA, Bus Admin-Management
    Innovation and creativity in decision-making are at the core of the degree programs in Management at Berkeley College. Students develop the skills necessary to actively participate in various roles within the management structure of different types of modern organizations.
  - BBA, Health Services Management
    The healthcare field is one of the fastest-growing industries. Berkeley College offers degree programs to prepare students with the important business and technology skills needed for positions in administration, management, and more. A range of curricula explores the operations and challenges of various types and sizes of organizations delivering and supporting health services. Graduates may pursue positions with hospitals, physicians’ offices, clinics, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, and numerous other types of healthcare-related facilities.
  - BFA, Interior Design
    Interior Design degree programs at Berkeley College focus on the creative and technical aspects of this exciting industry. Graduates are prepared with the necessary skills and practical knowledge to enter the industry in a range of roles.
    
    Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) and Associate’s degree programs prepare students to pursue careers in creative positions, as residential or commercial interior designers, exhibit designers, designers in architectural firms, and more.
  - BS, Information Technology Management
    Information technology plays a critical and growing role in organizational operations. Students in the Berkeley College Information Technology Management program build on an IT/Business core and may choose to concentrate in one of three areas:
    Network security
    Database management
    Web design
    The program’s unique focus on the management of technology effectively prepares students for successful careers in the dynamic and fast-paced information technology marketplace. Unlike programs that focus just on one or the other, this combination of business and technical savvy sets Berkeley graduates apart.
  - BS, Justice Studies - Criminal Justice
    Berkeley College’s Bachelor’s and Associate’s degree programs in Justice Studies - Criminal Justice provide students with a comprehensive foundation in this important field. Armed with a combination of knowledge gained in the classroom and hands-on instruction from faculty with professional experience, graduates are prepared to enter a variety of careers in a wide range of organizations. Students take courses that focus on the theoretical, practical, technological, and management skills required for success in the field of criminal justice. Program-related group excursions and guest speakers from various areas of criminal justice are also an important part of the career-focused program.
- Certificate
  - Certificate in Interior Design
    Berkeley College’s Interior Design Certificate Program focuses on the fundamental skills and knowledge needed in the interior design and architectural fields.
    
    Students will learn :
    
        Drafting
        Free hand sketching and rendering.
        Color theory and composition.
        Computer-Aided Design (CAD) includes the following software: AutoCAD, Sketch-up, Photoshop.
        Materials, textiles, and finishes.
    
    The Interior Design Certificate Program is offered at our Paramus and Woodland Park campuses, and Online.
    
    The Interior Design Certificate Program can be completed in two semesters taking two 15-week courses (six credits) each semester.
    
    Students may register now for the Interior Design Certificate programs that begin in the Fall or Winter Semesters.
    
    The 12 credits earned in the Interior Design Certificate Program will count toward the A.A.S. and B.F.A. programs after students apply and are accepted into either one of the degree programs.
    
    PLEASE NOTE: Semester 1 courses must be taken before Semester II Courses.
  - Certificate in Medical Assistant
    The Medical Assistant Certificate program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). Graduates of CAAHEP-accredited Medical Assistant programs are eligible to sit for the Certified Medical Assistant - CMA (AAMA) exam. The CMA (AAMA) designation is a national credential awarded by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), indicating that the Medical Assistant meets certain standards of competence as determined by the AAMA. Although certification is not required to work in most states, employers prefer to hire certified Medical Assistants. In the State of New Jersey, Medical Assistants who hold the CMA (AAMA) credential are permitted to administer injections.
  - Certificate in Medical Insurance, Billing, and Coding
    Managing vast amounts of medical insurance and billing information is critical to the success of any healthcare organization. Berkeley College offers degree and certificate programs to prepare students with the important business and technology skills needed for positions in medical insurance, billing, and coding. Courses provide students with the required knowledge and skills to become nationally certified.
    Graduates of the degree program are required to sit for the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) or the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification examination. Graduates of the certificate program are required to sit for the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) or Certified Professional Biller (CPB) certification examination. Although certification is not required to work in most states, employers prefer to hire certified Medical Insurance, Billing, and Coding graduates.
New York City, NY
- Associate Degree Programs
  - AAS, Bus Admin-Accounting
    Accounting professionals are critical to the success of virtually every company and organization. At Berkeley College, degree programs cover varying levels of accounting theory and practical knowledge, preparing students with the skills and qualifications necessary to enter the professional world.
  - AAS, Bus Admin-Management
    Innovation and creativity in decision-making are at the core of the degree programs in Management at Berkeley College. Students develop the skills necessary to actively participate in various roles within the management structure of different types of modern organizations.
  - AAS, Fashion Merchandising & Management
    The Fashion Merchandising and Management degree programs at Berkeley College integrate the creative and business aspects of the fashion industry. Incorporating current technologies, courses provide students with training in consumer behavior, product development, merchandising, retail distribution, marketing, and sales, covering the complete fashion global supply chain.
    Potential career paths include:
    Product development
    Retail buying and merchandising
    Allocation and planning
    Omni-channel retail management
    Brand communications
    Students benefit from courses taught by fashion faculty selected for their academic credentials and professional experience, in addition to guest lectures and presentations from industry experts. A comprehensive capstone course and participation in a supervised internship allow students to apply their education in the fashion workplace. Field trips to retailers and showrooms, as well as volunteer opportunities during New York Fashion Week, provide additional hands-on learning.
  - AAS, Health Services Administration - Medical Insurance, Billing, and Coding
    Managing vast amounts of medical insurance and billing information is critical to the success of any healthcare organization. Berkeley College offers degree and certificate programs to prepare students with the important business and technology skills needed for positions in medical insurance, billing, and coding. Courses provide students with the required knowledge and skills to become nationally certified.
    Graduates of the Medical Insurance Billing and Coding (MIBC) certificate program are required to participate in the Certified Professional Biller examination (CPB) through the AAPC or the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist examination (CBCS) through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)— both are nationally accepted standards of achievement in the administrative part of the field. The certificate program focuses primarily on medical billing pursuits such as an introduction to coding, reimbursement, legal and ethical requirements, and the medical billing cycle in the professional or outpatient setting.
  - AAS, Information Technology Management
    Information technology plays a critical and growing role in organizational operations. Students in the Berkeley College Information Technology Management program build on an IT/Business core and may choose to concentrate in one of three areas:
    Network security
    Database management
    Web design
    The program’s unique focus on the management of technology effectively prepares students for successful careers in the dynamic and fast-paced information technology marketplace. Unlike programs that focus just on one or the other, this combination of business and technical savvy sets Berkeley graduates apart.
  - AAS, Justice Studies - Criminal Justice
    Berkeley College’s Bachelor’s and Associate’s degree programs in Justice Studies - Criminal Justice provide students with a comprehensive foundation in this important field. Armed with a combination of knowledge gained in the classroom and hands-on instruction from faculty with professional experience, graduates are prepared to enter a variety of careers in a wide range of organizations. Students take courses that focus on the theoretical, practical, technological, and management skills required for success in the field of criminal justice. Program-related group excursions and guest speakers from various areas of criminal justice are also an important part of the career-focused program.
  - AAS, Legal Studies
    To meet growing needs for legal support, today’s firms and organizations are seeking qualified graduates with broad knowledge of the law and legal practices. At Berkeley College, the Bachelor’s and Associate’s degree programs in Legal Studies are designed to prepare students who are interested in careers in legal support services with government, nonprofit organizations, regulatory/compliance offices, or other law-related careers, as well as those students considering law school and other advanced studies in law.
    Courses focus on developing skills in critical reasoning and analysis, communication, research, writing, and more.
  - AAS, Marketing Communications
    Every great product, service, or idea needs effective communication to capture attention, build desire, and gain favor among consumers. In today’s highly competitive global marketplace, organizations are spending more and more on winning the hearts and minds of consumers via marketing communications tools such as advertising, public relations, sales promotions, and professional selling.
    The Marketing Communications program at Berkeley College is ideal for students who are interested in generating creative solutions to marketing problems through integrated communications. The program covers:
    Market and consumer research
    Strategic positioning
    Creative development and execution
    Media planning and execution across current traditional, digital, mobile, and social marketing vehicles
- Bachelor’s Degree Programs
  - BBA, Accounting
    Accounting professionals are critical to the success of virtually every company and organization. At Berkeley College, degree programs cover varying levels of accounting theory and practical knowledge, preparing students with the skills and qualifications necessary to enter the professional world.
    The Accounting program at Berkeley College is designed to prepare students for a range of career opportunities with accounting firms, public and private companies, and numerous other types of organizations. Participation in student chapters of professional associations, student clubs, and alumni interaction can help students make important industry connections.
  - BBA, Bus Admin-Management
    Innovation and creativity in decision-making are at the core of the degree programs in Management at Berkeley College. Students develop the skills necessary to actively participate in various roles within the management structure of different types of modern organizations.
  - BBA, Fashion Merchandising & Management
    The Fashion Merchandising and Management degree programs at Berkeley College integrate the creative and business aspects of the fashion industry. Incorporating current technologies, courses provide students with training in consumer behavior, product development, merchandising, retail distribution, marketing, and sales, covering the complete fashion global supply chain.
    Potential career paths include:
    Product development
    Retail buying and merchandising
    Allocation and planning
    Omni-channel retail management
    Brand communications
    Students benefit from courses taught by fashion faculty selected for their academic credentials and professional experience, in addition to guest lectures and presentations from industry experts. A comprehensive capstone course and participation in a supervised internship allow students to apply their education in the fashion workplace. Field trips to retailers and showrooms, as well as volunteer opportunities during New York Fashion Week, provide additional hands-on learning.
  - BBA, Health Services Management
    The healthcare field is one of the fastest-growing industries. Berkeley College offers degree programs to prepare students with the important business and technology skills needed for positions in administration, management, and more. A range of curricula explores the operations and challenges of various types and sizes of organizations delivering and supporting health services. Graduates may pursue positions with hospitals, physicians’ offices, clinics, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, and numerous other types of healthcare-related facilities.
  - BBA, Marketing Communications
    Every great product, service, or idea needs effective communication to capture attention, build desire, and gain favor among consumers. In today’s highly competitive global marketplace, organizations are spending more and more on winning the hearts and minds of consumers via marketing communications tools such as advertising, public relations, sales promotions, and professional selling.
    The Marketing Communications program at Berkeley College is ideal for students who are interested in generating creative solutions to marketing problems through integrated communications. The program covers:
    Market and consumer research
    Strategic positioning
    Creative development and execution
    Media planning and execution across current traditional, digital, mobile, and social marketing vehicles
  - BS, Information Technology Management
    Information technology plays a critical and growing role in organizational operations. Students in the Berkeley College Information Technology Management program build on an IT/Business core and may choose to concentrate in one of three areas:
    Network security
    Database management
    Web design
    The program’s unique focus on the management of technology effectively prepares students for successful careers in the dynamic and fast-paced information technology marketplace. Unlike programs that focus just on one or the other, this combination of business and technical savvy sets Berkeley graduates apart.
  - BS, Justice Studies - Criminal Justice
    Berkeley College’s Bachelor’s and Associate’s degree programs in Justice Studies - Criminal Justice provide students with a comprehensive foundation in this important field. Armed with a combination of knowledge gained in the classroom and hands-on instruction from faculty with professional experience, graduates are prepared to enter a variety of careers in a wide range of organizations. Students take courses that focus on the theoretical, practical, technological, and management skills required for success in the field of criminal justice. Program-related group excursions and guest speakers from various areas of criminal justice are also an important part of the career-focused program.
  - BS, Legal Studies
    To meet growing needs for legal support, today’s firms and organizations are seeking qualified graduates with broad knowledge of the law and legal practices. At Berkeley College, the Bachelor’s and Associate’s degree programs in Legal Studies are designed to prepare students who are interested in careers in legal support services with government, nonprofit organizations, regulatory/compliance offices, or other law-related careers, as well as those students considering law school and other advanced studies in law.
    Courses focus on developing skills in critical reasoning and analysis, communication, research, writing, and more.
  - BS, National Security
    In a world where threats and risks continue to increase, so do the demands for professionals in career fields critical to national security interests. Berkeley College offers a career-focused degree program to prepare students for a wide range of security positions that address multiple aspects of national security in both government and private sector organizations. The program is designed to provide a broad awareness and knowledge of homeland security, emergency management, technology, communications, intelligence, critical infrastructure, terrorism, and other vital components related to helping safeguard the country.
    
    Students will be required to choose one of two specializations:
    Homeland Security
    Cyber Security
- Certificate
  - Certificate in Medical Insurance, Billing, and Coding
    Managing vast amounts of medical insurance and billing information is critical to the success of any healthcare organization. Berkeley College offers degree and certificate programs to prepare students with the important business and technology skills needed for positions in medical insurance, billing, and coding. Courses provide students with the required knowledge and skills to become nationally certified.
    Graduates of the degree program are required to sit for the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) or the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification examination. Graduates of the certificate program are required to sit for the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) or Certified Professional Biller (CPB) certification examination. Although certification is not required to work in most states, employers prefer to hire certified Medical Insurance, Billing, and Coding graduates.

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