Sterile Processing Techniques:

This microcredential prepares students to pass the IAHCSMM certification exam required to work as a sterile processing technician in New York State. Courses include:

• ST120 Surgical Instrumentation 2 cr.
• ST130 Sterile Processing and Surgical Technology 3 cr.
• HM100 Medical Terminology for Health Professionals 3 cr.
• ST220 Sterile Processing Clinical Practice 6 cr.

Fabrication Welding:

This microcredential teaches the welding methods used in the fabrication of metal objects using mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Completion of this microcredential prepares students for entry-level positions as welder fabricators. Courses include:

• MT170 Oxy-Acetylene Welding Procedures 5 cr.
• MT270 Welding Procedures for MIG and TIG 5 cr.
• MT277 Welders Blueprint Reading and Metal Fabrication 5 cr.
• MT279 Sheet Metal Fabrication 3 cr.

Ornamental Welding:

This microcredential covers the welding methods used in the fabrication of ornamental metal objects and structures, providing hands-on experience with a variety of metals, including wrought iron, stainless steel, and aluminum. Completion of this microcredential qualifies students for entry-level positions as ornamental welders. Courses include:

• MT170 Oxy-Acetylene Welding Procedures 5 cr.
• MT270 Welding Procedures for MIG and TIG 5 cr.
• Welders Ornamental Iron and Blacksmithing 4 cr.

Structural Welding:

This microcredential provides essential knowledge and skills in Arc Welding and prepares students for welding certification exams for the New York State Department of Transportation and the American Welding Society (both can be taken at MVCC). Completion of this program qualifies students for entry-level or apprentice positions in structural welding. Courses include:

• MT174 Electric Arc Welding Procedures 5 cr.
• MT272 Advanced Electric Arc Welding Procedures 5 cr.
• MT278 Welding Inspection and Quality Control Testing 4 cr.

Carpentry Fundamentals:

This microcredential provides students with the knowledge and hands-on experience to work on construction sites for residential structures. It covers framing, subflooring, flooring, walls, and roofs, and introduces a variety of materials and methods used to finish the interior and exterior of a residential structure. Safety procedures are emphasized. Courses include:

• CB101 Carpentry 1 4 cr.
• CB102 Carpentry 2 4 cr.
• CB103 Carpentry 3 4 cr.

Masonry Fundamentals:

This microcredential provides the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to prepare students for entry-level work on commercial and residential construction sites utilizing any combination of concrete, block (CMU), or brick construction methods. Safety procedures are emphasized. Courses include:

• CB121 Masonry 1 4 cr.
• CB122 Masonry 2 4 cr.
• CB122 Masonry 3 4 cr.
• CB126 Blueprint Reading (Construction Trades) 3 cr.

Kitchen Competencies:

This microcredential will provide an early milestone for our Culinary Arts students as well as a credential for workforce development based on meetings with area employers looking for a specific skill set for their operation. Courses include:

• FS111 Food Preparation 1 4 cr.
• FS150 Safety & Sanitation 3 cr.
• FS112 Food Preparation 2 3 cr.

Introduction to Baking:

This microcredential will provide an early milestone for our pastry arts students as well as a credential for workforce development based on meetings with area employers looking for a specific skill set for their operations. This the first of two microcredentials in baking. Courses include:

• FS121 Baking 1 4 cr.
• FS213 Cake Decorating 3 cr.
• FS205 Baking 2 4 cr.

Advanced Baking:

This microcredential will provide a mid-program milestone for our pastry arts students as well as a credential for workforce development based on meetings with area employers looking for a specific skill set for their operations. This is the second of two microcredentials in baking. Courses include:

• FS208 Classical Cakes and Tortes3 cr.
• FS225 Advanced Bread Baking 3 cr.
• FS258 Advanced Bakeshop 3 cr.

Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems-Maintenance

This microcredential will provide a mid-program milestone for RPAS students as well as a mechanism to upskill the incumbent workforce to perform maintenance and routine service of RPAS, ensuring the aircraft conforms to design and safe operating conditions. Courses include:

• FB101 Introduction to Modeling & Fabrication 3 cr.
• ET112 Electronics of RPAS 3 cr.
• UA121 Mechanics of RPAS 3 cr.

Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems-Operations

This microcredential will provide a mid-program milestone for RPAS students as well as a mechanism to upskill the incumbent workforce to perform as RPAS pilots and mission planners for both multirotor and fixed wing RPAS. Courses include:

• UA120 RPAS Operations & Industrial Operations 3 cr.
• UA215 RPAS Mission Planning & Operations 3 cr.
• UA217 RPAS Operations 1 3 cr.
• UA218 RPAS Operations 2 3 cr.

Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems-Data Analysis

This microcredential will provide a mid-program milestone for RPAS students as well as a mechanism to upskill the incumbent workforce to collect, validate, georeference, and analyze data rendered from RPAS missions. Courses include:

• CT153 Introduction to Global Positioning Systems 3 cr.
• UA102 Introduction to Remote Sensing 3 cr.
• CT265 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 3 cr.
• CT267 Advanced Geographic Information Systems 3 cr.
• CT266 Capstone in Global Positioning Systems 3 cr.

Information Technology Support Professional

The IT Support Professional microcredential is designed to prepare students for an entry-level role in IT support. A job in IT can mean in-person or remote help desk work in a small business or at a global company. The microcredential will introduce IT troubleshooting and customer service, networking, operating systems, system administration and security. This microcredential, with integration into the Computer Information Systems program, is designed to prepare for employment in this continuously growing field as well as provide a foundation for further education. Courses include:

• CI104 Introduction to Cybersecurity 3 cr.
• IS120 Computer Operating Systems and Environments 3 cr.
• IS240 Networking Essentials 3 cr.

Financial Crime Investigation

The Financial Crime Investigation (FCI) microcredential will provide students in the Criminal Justice AAS degree program with career-related elective options outside the traditional policing, courts, and corrections fields. The job prospects for fraud examiners, fraud investigators and fraud analysts have continued to grow, and the FCI microcredential will prepare our graduates for these types of positions within multiple industries. Courses include:

• AC115 Financial Accounting 3 cr.
• AC116 Managerial Accounting 3 cr.
• CJ206 Intro to Economic Crime Investigation 3 cr.
• CJ215 Principles of Fraud Examination 3 cr.
• CJ290 CJ Internship or BM290 Business Internship 3 cr.

Early Childhood Education

The fifteen-credit pathway in Early Childhood Education is designed for those in fields such as early childhood education, childcare, child development and human services who want to pursue or maintain initial employment in early childhood settings. All courses are required in the Childhood Education AS Degree Program (Utica University Transfer). Courses include:

• ED150 Social & Philosophical Foundations of Education 3 cr.
• ED205 Child Development 3 cr.
• ED201 Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3 cr.
• ED203 Early Childhood Methods and Materials 3 cr.
• ED211 Introduction to Exceptionalities 3 cr.

Childhood Education

The Phase 1 and Phase 2 - Childhood Education pathways consist of a sequence of courses designed to create a pathway for current and future teaching assistants to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to advance across the three teaching assistant levels designated by New York State. All courses are required in the Childhood Education Oneonta AS Degree Program. Courses include:

Phase One Childhood Education:

• ED151 Prevention & Safety Issues for the Classroom Teacher 1 cr.
• ED150 Social & Philosophical Foundations of Education 3 cr.
• PY101 Introduction to General Psychology 3 cr.
• EN101 English 1: Composition 3 cr.

Phase Two Childhood Education:

• HI214 New York State History 3 cr.
• ED205 Child Development 3 cr.
• ED211 Introduction to Exceptionalities 3 cr.