The College of Westchester

The College of Westchester - White Plains, NY

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• Associate Degree Programs

  • AS, Human Services

    Are you passionate about helping others?
    
    DEVELOP THE SKILLS TO SUPPORT OTHERS TO HELP IMPROVE THEIR LIVES!
    
    Be of service to individuals who are considered at-risk or needing support.
    
    Participate directly in delivering public, private and nonprofit services.
    
    Offer guidance, compassion and connections with community resources.
    
    Provide administrative support and coordinate quality services for others.
    
    It's all about helping people seek stability in their lives by aiding those in need!
    
    Human Services is a rewarding career path with opportunities to enter the areas of Family Services, Gerontology Services, and Human Services Administration working in positions like case management, children's services, community outreach, and more!
    

  • Accounting - Associate

    AAS - Accounting

    The Accounting program provides students with an accounting curriculum which places a strong focus on computer applications and problem solving in a group environment. Upon graduation, students should be prepared for a variety of career possibilities in which a thorough understanding of applications of the principles of accounting is essential. Graduates continuing their education may transfer credits to baccalaureate studies.

  • Business Administration Management/Marketing - Associate

    AAS - Business Management / Marketing

    The Business Administration - Management/Marketing Associate Degree program helps to develop the skills needed for success in business. Real world knowledge and experience is shared in all courses. Students are challenged in basic disciplines such as Management, Marketing, Selling and Finance leading up to a course in Business Applications requiring development of a business plan. Course offerings in Fashion/Retail Merchandising, Hotel/Resort Management, Entertainment/Music and Sports Management offer students an opportunity to explore various areas of interest. Credits can be transferred to the bachelor's program.

  • Computer Network Administration - Associate

    The Computer Network Administration program provides students with a leading edge career education to succeed in today’s technical world. Students study administration, design, support and maintenance of local area and wide area networks through lecture and using Microsoft Windows operating systems and Cisco IOS. The program includes additional non-technical courses to enhance the student’s career opportunities. Graduates of this program are qualified to seek positions in the computer networking field.
    

  • Medical Assistant Management - Associate

    Medical Assistant Management

    The Associate in Applied Science Degree program in Medical Assistant Management will provide students with the specific skills needed to seek careers as professionals in a medical or health services setting. Graduates of the program will have acquired the requisite skills to become employed in organizations ranging from hospitals to ambulatory care facilities. Because the program combines both administrative and clinical skills, the types of positions for which these graduates can qualify include medical administrative assistant and clinical medical assistant. Job duties may include but not limited to performing EKG, phlebotomy, medical administration, medical billing and medical coding.

• Bachelor’s Degree Programs

  • Accounting - Bachelor's

    BBA - Accounting

    The accounting curriculum places a strong emphasis on accounting concepts, ethics and practical business knowledge. The Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting (BBA) provides students with a solid business foundation through an advanced curriculum in accounting and complementary courses in finance, technology, marketing and business law. In addition, critical business skills such as strategic planning, team building, problem solving and decision making are developed. Experiencing this career-specific curriculum helps students prepare for a wide variety of accounting and financial related career tracks in business, government and nonprofit organizations.

  • BS, Human Services

    Are you passionate about helping others?
    
    DEVELOP THE SKILLS TO SUPPORT OTHERS TO HELP IMPROVE THEIR LIVES!
    
    Be of service to individuals who are considered at-risk or needing support.</span></p> <p><span>
    
    Participate directly in delivering public, private and nonprofit services.
    
    Offer guidance, compassion and connections with community resources.
    
    Provide administrative support and coordinate quality services for others.
    
    It's all about helping people seek stability in their lives by aiding those in need!
    
    Human Services is a rewarding career path with opportunities to enter the areas of Family Services, Gerontology Services, and Human Services Administration working in positions like case management, children's services, community outreach, and more!
    

  • Business Administration - Bachelor's

    BBA - Business Administration

    The Bachelor's of Business Administration (BBA) Degree in Business Administration offers students a strong and broad business program by integrating courses in management, marketing, finance, technology, and project management. Students will learn applied business skills such as problem solving, decision making, team building and strategic planning. In addition, the BBA program includes a unique Project Management focus that provides specialized skills often desired by employers. BBA students will also focus and develop their newly acquired skills and knowledge during a required Internship or similar project requirement. All baccalaureate students will experience a global, job specific curriculum that will prepare them for a wide variety of business career tracks.

  • Healthcare Services Administration - Bachelor's

    The Bachelor's Program in Health Care Administration is designed to prepare individuals to develop, plan and manage healthcare operations and services within various healthcare facilities. This program includes instruction in business management, public policy, health law and ethics, and healthcare delivery systems operation. This program also includes instruction in the current healthcare system including managed care and the administration of long term care for the aging population.

  • Information Technology - Bachelor's

    There is a strong need for Information Technology (IT) professionals that not only understand the basics of networks but the intricacies of how to analyze and secure the technology we use on a daily basis.
    
    You will have the opportunity to learn about:
    • Python programming and coding logic
    • Network infrastructure and cloud computing
    • Cyber counterintelligence
    • Hardware and software competencies
    • How to administer and maintain local and wide area networks
    • How to develop and debug programs using relevant programming and scripting languages
    • Applying effective countermeasures to investigate and analyze security vulnerabilities and mitigate threats
    

  • Interactive Digital Media and Marketing - Bachelor's

    Use your creativity and savvy to market to the masses!
    
    • Learn to support brands, websites, and social media channels through message, design and creative concepts.
    • Learn how to identify an audience for specific interactive digital and social media platforms.
    • Learn about search engine optimization (SEO) of digital content and websites.
    • Learn to develop digital business strategies and understand current and anticipate future marketing trends.
    • Learn to implement analytics tools to track and measure the effectiveness of digital and social media campaigns.
    

• Certificate

  • Computer Networking Specialist - Certificate

    Computer Networking Specialist

    The Computer Networking Specialist program provides a concentrated curriculum in Computer Network Administration. This program is suggested for students with previous computer knowledge. Students study administration, design, support and maintenance of local area and wide area networks through lecture and using Microsoft Windows operating systems and Cisco IOS. This program prepares students for career opportunities in the computer networking field. Credits are transferable to the associate degree program, Computer Network Administration.

  • Digital Media Specialist - Certificate

    Digital Media Specialist

    The Digital Media Specialist program is designed to provide students with the skills needed for career opportunities in a diverse and evolving industry that includes graphic design, web design, animation, video and visual effects, and game design. The program utilizes the most current digital media technologies which enable students to enhance their personal portfolios to emphasize their strengths, skills, and potential. Credits are transferable to the associate degree program, Digital Media.

  • Health Information Specialist - Certificate

    Health Information is a rapidly developing and evolving field with the  healthcare industry. Health Information professionals work to procure,  analyze, and protect patient data using electronic health record  technology. These highly trained professionals worked with the latest  technologies in healthcare data management working in organizations from  private physician offices to large hospital complexes. In this fully  developed on-ground and online curriculum, students will earn to code  inpatient and outpatient healthcare services using ICD 10-CM, PCS, and  CPT coding systems. Upon completion of this program, students will be  prepared to attempt a Professional Coding exam.
    

  • Intensive Accounting/Computer Applications - Certificate

    Intensive Accounting

    The Intensive Accounting/Computer Applications program prepares students for a variety of employment opportunities in the computerized accounting field in such industries as banking, insurance, small business and State and Federal government. Credits are transferable to the associate and bachelor's degree program - Accounting.

  • Medical Assistant Specialist - Certificate

    Medical Assistant Specialist

    The Medical Assistant Specialist program provides students with a foundation in both the administrative and clinical skills that medical assistants are expected to utilize in performing their basic job responsibilities. Upon graduation, students will be qualified to seek entry level employment as a medical assistant in a variety of healthcare settings.

  • Medical Office Specialist - Certificate

    Medical Office Specialist

    The Medical Office Specialist Certificate is designed to provide students with the administrative skills they will need to pursue non-clinical careers in the Healthcare Industry. A strong focus of the program is placed on administrative practice management applications as well as on medical billing and coding. Upon graduation, students can be qualified to seek entry level employment as a medical administrative assistant in a variety of healthcare settings, including but not limited to medical practices, hospitals and healthcare consulting companies.