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Niagara County Community College offers an online humanities degree, the Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts & Sciences with a Humanities & Social Science curriculum.  This program includes a foundation for many college majors and careers, allowing students to transfer to a four-year institution to further specialize in a field.  This is a broad-based humanities degree that allows maximum flexibility in creating a program.  It is a great degree for students who plan to transfer into a humanities field such as anthropology, economics, history, languages, sociology, international studies, and more.  This degree is also ideal for those who are undecided on a career pathway and want to explore several academic areas.  This degree in humanities features a curriculum that forms a strong liberal arts foundation while developing abilities to think critically, learn research methods using a variety of databases, work cooperatively with others, and to synthesize and communicate the knowledge and skills gained.

The online Associate in Applied Science in Business Administration prepares students for entry-level careers in business-related positions or to advance in their current careers in the field.  Business is a constant part of our lives, with everything from our homes and food to vehicles and leisure activities being the products of the skill, dedication, and creativity of business professionals.  This program is designed to help you get started in the business field so that you can help maintain or improve our standard of living.  Students gain the skills and knowledge needed to become “world-class competitors” in the business field and also improve their mathematics skills. 

Graduates are prepared for various business careers, including:

• Marketing
• Human Resource Management
• Labor Relations
• Production Management
• Finance
• Government

The online Associate in Science in Accounting degree from Niagara County Community College is designed to prepare students for successful transfers into baccalaureate accounting programs at a four-year institution.  This is a rewarding and growing career path due to global commerce, a greater focus on financial regulation and compliance, increased retirements, and growth in small businesses.  The curriculum provides a foundation in accounting and business along with various general education classes that enable students to transfer into a bachelor’s program at a higher level than most in-coming freshmen.  You will be able to tailor the program to meet your specific goals and career needs which is important as trends in accounting education have necessitated a program that enables proper preparation and maximization of transfer credits. 

Graduates will be on the path to successful positions in:

• Private Industry
• Public Accounting
• Non-Profit Organizations
• Governmental Organizations

The online Business Administration AS degree program from Niagara County Community College is designed for students who wish to transfer to a four-year institution in pursuit of a bachelor's degree or beyond. The curriculum focuses on:

• ​Effective oral & written communication
• ​Fundamental managerial, organizational & marketing principles, functions & issues
• ​The impact of major social, economic, historic, global & technological trends on organizations
• ​The fundamental concepts of accounting & business law

The online Associate in Science in Sport Management degree program prepares students for careers in the business of sport.  Sport Managers are responsible for the successful operation and growth of the multi-billion dollar sport and recreation industry and this program provides the specialized training needed to meet the industry’s diverse needs.  Students can use this program to develop their management skills and/or to prepare to transfer to a baccalaureate program in sport management.  Regardless of their goals, students will study the business aspect of sport, the role of sport in society, and career opportunities in this field.  You will get an overview of the industry while focusing on general business topics including accounting, marketing, and human resource management; you will also gain the skills needed in the sport business. 

Graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of management and organizational skills in sport
• Describe the role of governance in sport
• Explain the role of governance in sport management
• Outline the role of governance in business law

This online AS in CIS aims to equip you with skills and knowledge related to computer and information technology. These competencies will help you play a pivotal role in helping your organization run more efficiently. At Niagara County CC, you'll take general education classes and quickly move into specialized coursework, such as:

• Computer Science
• Writing for STEM
• Mobile App Development

The online Associate in Science in Health Studies is the first step in the professional preparation of health educators.  This program provides a background and understanding of the latest health trends in America, which is important to every business, government, and social policy.  Students also use this degree as a way to transfer to a baccalaureate program in more specific health and business fields, including health care administration, physical therapy, dietetics, education, athletic training, and more.  The curriculum is targeted at developing educational and career goals that will facilitate appropriate certifications in the field and transfer to a bachelor’s degree program, making it easier for students to enter a bachelor’s degree program with the general requirements already met.  You will learn about the contribution of multiple fields of knowledge, such as sociology, psychology, math, and biology, to the development of the health education field.  Graduates will have a professional electronic portfolio with their philosophy, a command of health literacy, and the Health Educators Code of Ethics.

Graduates from the online Human Services degree program from Niagara County Community College have found careers in a variety of settings and gone on to pursue four-year degrees. Trained Human Services professionals can help individuals facing trauma, family and relationship issues, addiction, and social issues.

Students will get an overview of the Human Services systems and social science research as used in the Human Services field. Classes examine topics such as professional ethics and the grief and loss process. Classroom learning is integrated with field experience.

Students can work in facilities such as:

• Early childhood centers
• Agencies serving the elderly
• Social services
• Alcohol and drug rehabilitation
• Health care agencies
• Residential care
• Community and government organizations

The associate’s degree in Psychology from NCCC is designed for students interested in the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. The curriculum includes an introduction to general psychology as well as advanced topics such as abnormal psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, and methods of scientific inquiry. Students will learn about the different factors that shape and influence behavior. Graduates can find jobs related to the field, but will also be well prepared to transfer into a four-year degree program to become counselors, therapists, psychologists, and researchers.

Careers available to those with a background in Psychology include:

• Advertising agent
• Career counselor
• Child care worker
• Guidance counselor
• Human resource specialist
• Teacher
• Victim advocate

Students seeking the NYS Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse designation can prepare for the exam with this certificate in Chemical Dependency Counseling. Classes focus on addictive behaviors as well as treatment approaches, pharmacological effects, and family effects of addiction disorders. Students will learn how to approach issues related to diversity, ethical practices, diagnosis, and counseling principles. The certificate prepares students for careers in case management and counseling of chemically dependent individuals and their families. 

Course topics include the following:

• Human services
• The helping process
• Drugs and society
• Substance abuse interventions
• Lifespan developmental psychology

This certificate in Disability Studies from NCCC prepares students for entry-level positions serving those with developmental, psychological, and physical disabilities. Students will learn the personal and interpersonal skills necessary to provide care to those they are serving. Skills will be practiced in an internship experience as part of the curriculum. Graduates will be well suited for positions in human services settings including nursing homes, developmental centers, group homes for the mentally challenged, outpatient clinics, and more.

Students will explore a variety of topics such as:

• Disabilities and aging
• Advanced first aid and CPR
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Child development