Division of Nursing & Allied Health — Curriculum Code 3312 Will Earn Upon Program Completion: Academic Certificate   Why major in Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)? There is a growing demand for LPNs to provide care to individuals in a variety of health care settings. The LPN works in close collaboration with the RN and other members of the health care team in long-term care facilities, assisted living sites, and hospitals. A...

Division of Nursing & Allied Health — Curriculum Code 6015 A Joint Admissions Program with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ Will Earn Upon Program Completion: Academic Certificate (Also see General Science A.S. Degree Program)   Why major in Dietary Management? Accredited by the Dietary Management Association (DMA), the Dietary Manager program will empower graduates to run medical nutrition and general food service...

Division of Nursing & Allied Health — Curriculum Code 6005 A Joint Admissions Program with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ Will Earn Upon Program Completion: Academic Certificate (Also see General Science A.S. Degree Program)   Why major in Dental Assisting? Dental Assistants help dentists in caring for patients. This academic certificate program, offered jointly by Essex County College and the University of Medicine...

Division of Business — Curriculum Code: 3301 Will Earn Upon Program Completion: Academic Certificate   Why major in Information Systems Office Operations? This program prepares individuals for employment in designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining the systems necessary to deliver information to all levels of an organization. Students receive hands-on instruction in the use and development of databases and spreadsheets. Areas...

Division of Business — Curriculum Code: 3034 Will Earn Upon Program Completion: Academic Certificate   Why major in Word Processing? This certificate program is designed to prepare individuals for entry into and/or advancement in administrative support positions requiring computer technology proficiency. Word processors, typists, and data entry personnel are needed to help organizations process a rapidly growing amount of information....

Division of Business — Curriculum Code 3009 Will Earn Upon Program Completion: Academic Certificate   Why major in Office Assistant? This major is designed for students who wish to gain proficiency in today’s high-tech office environment. This academic certificate program can be used as a career ladder for those students who want to continue for the associate’s degree in Business Administration: Office Administration &...