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Addiction Services

  • Program Type: Direct
  • Degree / Certificate Type: Certificate

Addiction
Services Certificate

Why study Addiction Services Certificate at FMCC

This program is designed for students with a previous degree or significant work experience in Addiction Services field. Upon completion of the program, students will be issued the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) Standardized Certificate of Completion of 350 hours of course work necessary to apply for the Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) in New York State.

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Request info for this program

Career Pathways

Our region boasts a wide variety of career opportunities in the addiction services field. The positions presented are the most common career pathways FMCC graduates have taken and are just a sample of the career possibilities.

The labor market and employer information are specifically presented for the Amsterdam, Gloversville, Capital District, and the Mohawk Valley regions. Salary information is based on estimates within the Capital District.

Salary information presented are estimates and can be different for each individual based on education, experience, and the specific employer.
Labor market data is based on 2021 estimates derived from Lightcast (Career Coach | Lightcast)

Some of Our Regional Employers

Our commitment to your career path goes beyond the classroom with continued expansion of hands-on internships, job shadowing, and job placement opportunities with over 50 regional business and organization exclusive partners, a career network of over 200 regional companies and organizations; plus Annual Job Fairs every Spring semester.

  • Beacon Center

  • HFM Prevention Council

  • Northern Rivers

  • St Marys

  • Fact 1

    29 Credits

    for Addiction Services Certificate Program

  • Fact 2

    $8,000

    financial grant support opportunities for people interested in Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) coursework through the Behavioral Health Workforce Education & Training Program (BHWET).

  • Fact 3

    1,600+ JOBS

    are expected for Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors in the region in the next 10 years.

Program Insight

To be successful in this field you have to have an internal, intrinsic motivation to help people change. You are often working with people who are in the worst places of their life. It’s a unique opportunity to help them get to a better place, to give them that hope and live their life in recovery.

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

  • Evaluate the influence of one’s personal values and ethics and outline Addiction Service values and ethics in order that Addiction Service professional values and ethics guide practice.

  • Perform Addiction Services with a variety of populations utilizing skills, techniques and theory which underlie the field.

  • Evaluate how the Social Service system and policies are established to meet community and individual Addiction Service needs.

  • Create and apply an approach which utilizes a person in environment and strengths-based perspective while engaging in Addiction Services. 

Program Features

New Behavior Health Lab
Simulate what you will experience in the field. This lab gives students a place to practice their skills with diagnostic assessment, evaluation, and intervention in an office setting with the latest technology.

Human Services Pathways Office
This supportive environment located in C132 for Human Services and Addiction Services students provides access to tutoring, study help, computer access, and support from other students in these programs.

Service Learning Projects
Students will deepen their understanding of course material in HUS 101 Intervention, Skills and Practice in the Helping Professions and work in groups and carry out semester long service learning projects with local community agencies.

Behavioral Health Workforce Education & Training Program (BHWET)
Provides financial grant support opportunities of $8,000 to increase the number and diversity of people working in addiction services in the community. Focus is to assist with completion of CASAC training coursework.

Prevention Career Focus
Rather than a focus on treatment, students have opportunities for a career as a prevention educator or coalition coordinators in the community. This is a proactive role to help avoid drug and alcohol addiction problems altogether through a strategic framework.

Internship Opportunities

Students have opportunities for an internship. Many students have subsequently been hired by local and regional addiction services organizations.

More Info

Microcredentials

This program may allow students to earn digital badges which verifies the achievement of in-demand skills and competencies. SUNY FMCC continues to expand opportunities for students to become more marketable to employers.

More Info at Credly

Course Highlights

Program Course Layout

This program combines coursework in diagnostic assessment, evaluation, intervention, referral and counseling in individual and group settings. Here are some of the courses you will take.

  • HUS 120 Foundations in Addiction Services

    This course is designed to give students an understanding and working knowledge of the Addiction Services field. Students will gain an overview of the Addictions Services field including history, concepts, services available and the continuum of drug use. Intervention and treatment approaches will be reviewed including medication supported recovery, non-traditional treatment methods as well as a review of the theory and practice of recognized intervention and treatment approaches.

  • HLT 145 The Physiology of Addictions

    his course explores the biological, physical and pharmacological effects of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs on the brain and other parts of body, including their reaction and interaction with other medications. The nature and progression of addiction, genetic factors and the Bio-Psycho-Social model of addiction will also be reviewed. Concepts of toxicology screening, limitations and legal implications in the field of Chemical Abuse Counseling will be explored and more.

  • HUS 101 Intervention, Skills and Practice in the Helping Professions

    This course focuses on the Human Services professional and their role in providing services. The values and ethics of the Human Service professional, engagement strategies, interpersonal communication techniques, attending behaviors and the helping process are reviewed and applied using case studies. The importance of counselor wellness is empathized including clinical supervision, cultural competence, prevention of compassion fatigue and self-care.

  • HUS 297 Human Service Seminar

    This course provides students an opportunity to integrate information from courses in human services, psychology, sociology and other fields, and to apply that information to existing social programs. This course is designed to provide individualized work and learning experiences in the fields of human and addiction services. Students spend 20 hours over the course of the semester completing a project-based learning assignment which is tailored to their interests and goals.

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Addiction Services

  • Program Type: Direct
  • Degree / Certificate Type: AAS

Addiction
Services AAS

Why study Addiction Services AAS at FMCC

This program is designed for students who plan to seek employment as a Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor. Upon completion of the program, students will be issued the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) Standardized Certificate of Completion of 350 hours of course work necessary to apply for the Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) in New York State.

Apply Now

Request info for this program

Career Pathways

Our region boasts a wide variety of career opportunities in the addiction services field. The positions presented are the most common career pathways FMCC graduates have taken and are just a sample of the career possibilities.

The labor market and employer information are specifically presented for the Amsterdam, Gloversville, Capital District, and the Mohawk Valley regions. Salary information is based on estimates within the Capital District.

Salary information presented are estimates and can be different for each individual based on education, experience, and the specific employer.
Labor market data is based on 2021 estimates derived from Lightcast (Career Coach | Lightcast)

Some of Our Regional Employers

Our commitment to your career path goes beyond the classroom with continued expansion of hands-on internships, job shadowing, and job placement opportunities with over 50 regional business and organization exclusive partners, a career network of over 200 regional companies and organizations; plus Annual Job Fairs every Spring semester.

  • Beacon Center

  • HFM Prevention Council

  • Northern Rivers

  • St Marys

Transfer Opportunities

Being part of the largest system of public higher education in the United States, the State University of New York, SUNY FMCC has established a multitude of transfer pathways for our students at both SUNY and Private schools. Below are some of our major transfer colleges and universities.

  • SUNY Alb

    Majors: Majors: Accounting BS, Business Administration BS, Digital Forensics BS

  • Siena

    Majors: Accounting BS, Business Administration BS, Business Analytics BS, Economics BS, Finance BS, Marketing

  • Delhi

    Majors: Accounting: Information Systems Auditing BBA, Business and Technology Management BBA, Healthcare Management BBA, Human Resource Management BBA

More Information

  • Fact 1

    64 Credits

    for Addiction Services AAS Program

  • Fact 2

    $8,000

    financial grant support opportunities for people interested in Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) coursework through the Behavioral Health Workforce Education & Training Program (BHWET).

  • Fact 3

    1,600+ JOBS

    are expected for Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors in the region in the next 10 years.

Program Insight

To be successful in this field you have to have an internal, intrinsic motivation to help people change. You are often working with people who are in the worst places of their life. It’s a unique opportunity to help them get to a better place, to give them that hope and live their life in recovery.

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

  • Evaluate the influence of one’s personal values and ethics and outline Addiction Service values and ethics in order that Addiction Service professional values and ethics guide practice.

  • Perform Addiction Services with a variety of populations utilizing skills, techniques and theory which underlie the field.

  • Evaluate how the Social Service system and policies are established to meet community and individual Addiction Service needs.

  • Create and apply an approach which utilizes a person in environment and strengths based perspective while engaging in Addiction Services. 

Program Features

New Behavior Health Lab
Simulate what you will experience in the field. This lab gives students a place to practice their skills with diagnostic assessment, evaluation, and intervention in an office setting with the latest technology.

Human Services Pathways Office
This supportive environment located in C132 for Human Services and Addiction Services students provides access to tutoring, study help, computer access, and support from other students in these programs.

Service Learning Projects
Students will deepen their understanding of course material in HUS 101 Intervention, Skills and Practice in the Helping Professions and work in groups and carry out semester long service learning projects with local community agencies.

Behavioral Health Workforce Education & Training Program (BHWET)
Provides financial grant support opportunities of $8,000 to increase the number and diversity of people working in addiction services in the community. Focus is to assist with completion of CASAC training coursework.

Prevention Career Focus
Rather than a focus on treatment, students have opportunities for a career as a prevention educator or coalition coordinators in the community. This is a proactive role to help avoid drug and alcohol addiction problems altogether through a strategic framework.

Internship Opportunities

Students have opportunities for an internship in their second year of the Addiction Services program. Many students have subsequently been hired by local and regional addiction services organizations.

More Info

Microcredentials

This program may allow students to earn digital badges which verifies the achievement of in-demand skills and competencies. SUNY FMCC continues to expand opportunities for students to become more marketable to employers.

More Info at Credly

Course Highlights

Program Course Layout

This program combines coursework in diagnostic assessment, evaluation, intervention, referral and counseling in individual and group settings and field experience through an internship in the Addiction Services field.

  • HUS 120 Foundations in Addiction Services

    This course is designed to give students an understanding and working knowledge of the Addiction Services field. Students will gain an overview of the Addictions Services field including history, concepts, services available and the continuum of drug use. Intervention and treatment approaches will be reviewed including medication supported recovery, non-traditional treatment methods as well as a review of the theory and practice of recognized intervention and treatment approaches.

  • HLT 145 The Physiology of Addictions

    This course explores the biological, physical and pharmacological effects of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs on the brain and other parts of body, including their reaction and interaction with other medications. The nature and progression of addiction, genetic factors and the Bio-Psycho-Social model of addiction will also be reviewed. Concepts of toxicology screening, limitations and legal implications in the field of Chemical Abuse Counseling will be explored and more.

  • HUS 101 Intervention, Skills and Practice in the Helping Professions

    This course focuses on the Human Services professional and their role in providing services. The values and ethics of the Human Service professional, engagement strategies, interpersonal communication techniques, attending behaviors and the helping process are reviewed and applied using case studies. The importance of counselor wellness is empathized including clinical supervision, cultural competence, prevention of compassion fatigue and self-care.

  • HUS 297 Human Service Seminar

    This course provides students an opportunity to integrate information from courses in human services, psychology, sociology and other fields, and to apply that information to existing social programs. This course is designed to provide individualized work and learning experiences in the fields of human and addiction services. Students spend 20 hours over the course of the semester completing a project-based learning assignment which is tailored to their interests and goals.

 View Schedule Information

Meet the Faculty

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Human & Public Service

Read more …Addiction Services

Accounting Clerk

  • Program Type: Direct
  • Degree / Certificate Type: Individual Studies Certificate

Accounting Clerk – Individual Studies Certificate

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Why study to be a Accounting Clerk at FMCC

This direct to work certificate program combines off-campus “hands-on” experience with on-campus related instruction to prepare you to be a Bookkeeping or Accounting Clerk in the region. This flexible offering can be modified based upon student background and experience and the semester of entry into the program.

Apply Now

Request info for this program

Career Pathways

Our region boasts a wide variety of career opportunities with competitive salaries. The information presented is based on labor market estimates for Amsterdam, Gloversville, the Capital District, and the Mohawk Valley. Salary information is based on estimates for the Capital District.

Salary information presented are estimates and can be different for each individual based on education, experience, and the specific employer.
Labor market data is based on 2021 estimates derived from Lightcast (Career Coach | Lightcast)

Some of Our Regional Employers

Our commitment to your career path goes beyond the classroom with continued expansion of hands-on internships, job shadowing, and job placement opportunities with over 50 regional business and organization exclusive partners, a career network of over 200 regional companies and organizations; plus Annual Job Fairs every Spring semester.

  • IIT -IT Solutions Simplified

  • BNY Mellon

  • Robert Half-Talent Solutions

  • Trinity Health

  • Fact 1

    29-36 Credits

    for Accounting Clerk – Individual Studies Certificate

  • Fact 2

    300+ Hours

    of Hands-on Learning working at a local company to assist with bookkeeping

  • Fact 3

    1 Year or Less

    to complete your Accounting Clerk – Individual Studies Certificate

Program Insight

Students learn from practicing professionals, who follow the competency guidelines prescribed by the College and based on O*NET online specifications, national competency catalogs, and employer input.

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

  • Acquire and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain employment as an Accounting Clerk.

  • Acquire and demonstrate the oral and written communication skills necessary to obtain employment as an Accounting Clerk.

  • Acquire and demonstrate the critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary to obtain entry-level employment as an Accounting Clerk.

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of attitude and professional ethics on the job.

  • Acquire and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary for the career development process.

Program Features

FAM Technology Center

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Hands-on Training
Train at a local business and learn from experienced accounting clerks approximately 12 hours per week.

On-campus instruction
Courses selected to relate with your specific career area and generally totals 6-9 credit hours per semester.

Individual Studies Advisor
Students will be assigned an academic advisor to guide you through your program.

FM Biz Club (Business Club)

Special Admission Requirements

Program placement is competitive and determined by the student’s personal interview with the Individual Studies Advisor and the Director of External Partnerships and Applied Learning, as well as site availability.

Internship Opportunities

Although similar to cooperative education and internship programs, the Individual Studies Certificate program requires that students learn basic career skills at job sites without pay.

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Veterinary Assistant

  • Program Type: Direct
  • Degree / Certificate Type: Individual Studies Certificate

Veterinary Assistant (Individual Studies Certificate)

Why study to be a Veterinary Assistant at FMCC

This direct to work certificate program combines off-campus “hands-on” experience with on-campus related instruction to prepare you to be a Veterinary Assistant in our region. This flexible offering can be modified based upon student background and experience and the semester of entry into the program.

Apply Now

Request info for this program

Career Pathways

Our region boasts a variety of career opportunities in the veterinary field for Veterinary Assistants in our region. The information presented is based on labor market estimates for Amsterdam, Gloversville, the Capital District, and the Mohawk Valley. Salary information is based on estimates for the Capital District.

Salary information presented are estimates and can be different for each individual based on education, experience, and the specific employer.
Labor market data is based on 2021 estimates derived from Lightcast (Career Coach | Lightcast)

Some of Our Regional Employers

Our commitment to your career path goes beyond the classroom with continued expansion of hands-on internships, job shadowing, and job placement opportunities with over 50 regional business and organization exclusive partners, a career network of over 200 regional companies and organizations; plus Annual Job Fairs every Spring semester.

  • Amsterdam Animal Hospital

  • Dove Creek Animal Hopital

  • Fact 1

    29-36 Credits

    for Veterinary Assistant – Individual Studies Certificate

  • Fact 2

    300+ Hours

    of Hands-on Learning working in a local veterinary hospital or clinic.

  • Fact 3

    1 Year or Less

    to complete your Veterinary Assistant – Individual Studies Certificate

Program Insight

Students learn from practicing professionals, who follow the competency guidelines prescribed by the College and based on O*NET online specifications, national competency catalogs, and employer input.

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

  • Acquire and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain employment as a Veterinary Assistant.

  • Acquire and demonstrate the oral and written communication skills necessary to obtain employment as a Veterinary Assistant.

  • Acquire and demonstrate the critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary to obtain entry-level employment as a Veterinary Assistant.

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of attitude and professional ethics on the job.

  • Acquire and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary for the career development process.

Program Features

Hands-on Training
Train at a local veterinary hospital or clinic and learn from experienced Veterinarians or Veterinary Animal Technicians approximately 12 hours per week.

On-Campus Instruction
Courses selected to relate with your specific career area and generally totals 6-9 credit hours per semester.

Individual Studies Advisor
Students will be assigned an academic advisor to guide you through your program.

Flexible Offering
The program can be modified based upon student background and experience and the semester of entry into the program.

Internship Opportunities

Although similar to cooperative education and internship programs, the Individual Studies Certificate program requires that students learn basic career skills at job sites without pay.

More Info

Meet the Faculty

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Healthcare

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Business Administration

  • Program Type: Transfer
  • Degree / Certificate Type: AS

Business
Administration AS

Why study Business Administration AS at FMCC

This program is designed to prepare students to transfer to four-year institutions to complete a Bachelor’s degree in Business. The flexibility of this program permits students to meet the requirements of their intended transfer institutions.

Apply Now

Request info for this program

Career Pathways

Our region boasts a wide variety of career opportunities with competitive salaries in business. The positions presented are the most common career pathways FMCC graduates have taken and are just a sample of the many career possibilities.

The labor market and employer information are specifically presented for the Amsterdam, Gloversville, Capital District, and the Mohawk Valley regions. Salary information is based on estimates within the Capital District.

Salary information presented are estimates and can be different for each individual based on education, experience, and the specific employer.
Labor market data is based on 2021 estimates derived from Lightcast (Career Coach | Lightcast)

Some of Our Regional Employers

Our commitment to your career path goes beyond the classroom with continued expansion of hands-on internships, job shadowing, and job placement opportunities with over 50 regional business and organization exclusive partners, a career network of over 200 regional companies and organizations; plus Annual Job Fairs every Spring semester.

  • Angiodynamics

  • KPMG

  • Fenimore Asset Management

  • Goldman Sachs

Transfer Opportunities

Being part of the largest system of public higher education in the United States, the State University of New York, SUNY FMCC has established a multitude of transfer pathways for our students at both SUNY and Private schools. Below are some of our major transfer colleges and universities.

  • SUNY Alb

    Majors: Majors: Accounting BS, Business Administration BS, Digital Forensics BS

  • Siena

    Majors: Accounting BS, Business Administration BS, Business Analytics BS, Economics BS, Finance BS, Marketing

  • Delhi

    Majors: Accounting: Information Systems Auditing BBA, Business and Technology Management BBA, Healthcare Management BBA, Human Resource Management BBA

More Information

  • Fact 1

    62 Credits

    for Business Administration AS Program

  • Fact 2

    4 Experienced Faculty

    who worked at various business firms including Fortune 500 companies

  • Fact 3

    100% of Program

    can be completed fully online, fully on-campus, or a combination of the classroom modalities.

Program Insight

Graduates of the Business Administration program have gone on to lucrative careers after transferring to 4-year colleges and universities. The education at SUNY FMCC provides a strong foundation in preparing you for future career success.

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

  • Apply effective oral and written communication, quantitative reasoning, and technology competencies to real-world business scenarios.

  • Demonstrate critical thinking, teamwork, collaboration, problem-solving, and decision-making skills that optimize business outcomes.

  • Identify how diversity and ethics impact the evolving global business environment.

  • Demonstrate core competencies in Accounting, Marketing, Economics, Management, Business Law, Information Systems, and Business Applications 

Program Features

FAM Technology Center

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FM Biz Hub (Business Club)
Get involved in social and service-oriented activities and take trips to such places as Boston, New York, Lake Placid, Burlington, Montreal, Quebec City, and Washington D.C.

Wall Street Club
Trips to NYC Financial District and Philadelphia Mint and NYC Federal Reserve Bank gold vault.

Money Smart Financial Coaching Program
This intrusive coaching approach is proven to improve students’ financial wellness and improve academic success.

International Business: Study Abroad
Take the opportunity to travel the world during spring break to learn about the global economy and business world.

Dual Admissions Opportunities

Take advantage of the dual admissions opportunities and be accepted into bachelorette business programs at either SUNY Cobleskill, Excelsior University, or Maria College while attending the Business Administration program at SUNY FMCC.

Microcredentials

This program may allow students to earn digital badges which verifies the achievement of in-demand skills and competencies. SUNY FMCC continues to expand opportunities for students to become more marketable to employers.

More Info at Credly

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Course Highlights

Program Course Layout

Students transferring to four-year colleges and universities may specialize at that institution in a particular field such as accounting, finance, marketing, business management, or business education, and begin that specialization at SUNY FMCC. Here are just some examples.

  • ACC 101 Financial Accounting

    Financial Accounting introduces the fundamental concepts that comprise financial accounting and generally accepted accounting principles, providing a strong foundation in basic accounting principles and techniques. Special emphasis is placed on the analysis of business transactions in accordance with accrual basis accounting, the accounting cycle, financial statement preparation and analysis, the hallmarks of internal control, and coverage of accounting elements such as assets, liabilities, equity, and revenue and expenses.

  • ECO 282 Macroeconomics

    An introductory course which views the behavior of the economy as a whole and the problems of economic organization. Students will explore the fluctuations of output and prices. Problems and measurement of economic growth, inflation, unemployment and income will be discussed. Money, credit and financial institutions will be analyzed, as well as their impact on fiscal policies and international trade.

  • BUS 207 Business Law I

    This course is designed to introduce students to the substantive legal areas of constitutional law, crimes, torts, common law contracts, sales contracts, and commercial paper, as they apply to their personal lives and the business environment. The interaction of business ethics and the law is also examined.

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