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.

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)

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.

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.

Students will be able to:

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

Students will be able to:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

Students will be able to:

FAM Technology Center

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)

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

Students will be able to:

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.

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.