Career & Technical Education (CTE)

Advertising Design / Multimedia Productions is a two-year course offering an overview of graphic arts fields including advertising, design, illustration, logo and symbol design, computerized graphic design, basic web page design and typography. First-year students learn design principles, advertising and marketing theories, and basic computer operations. Second-year students create independent design projects in areas including audio production, video production, digital photography and web page design. Eligible students in the Advertising Design class may receive three credits of MVCC’s Graphic Illustration dual credit upon successful completion of the program and required illustrations. Students will earn 4 elective credits in their junior year and 1 ELA, 1 math, 1 Science, and 1 elective credit during their senior year.
 

Animal Science is a 1 year program offered to students during their junior or senior year. Students will earn 1 ELA credit & 1 Science credit along with 2 elective credits. Students in the Animal Science program study animal behavior, safe handling and restraint, anatomy and physiology, small animal care and management, health and disease, nomenclature and veterinary terminology. The lab setting for the course includes working with dogs and other small animals. Students have hands-on experiences in grooming and visit sites to view first-hand how animal science applies to a variety of careers. The Animal Science program has an articulation agreement with SUNY Cobleskill for three college credits in Small Animal Management.
 

The Auto Body Repair program provides students with an overview of all facets of this field. Topics range from small dent repair to custom painting, and incorporates automotive welding and collision repair. Students will earn 4 elective credits in their junior year and 1 ELA, 1 math, 1 Science, and 1 elective credit during their senior year.
 

Students in this NATEF-certified program learn to diagnose, service and repair many different systems in today’s vehicles. Areas of study include electrical, electronic, brake, suspension and steering systems. Students also learn about computerized engine controls, engine performance, emission controls, wheel alignment and how to perform New York state vehicle inspections. Students in the Automotive Technology program may be eligible to obtain between three and six college credits from Alfred State, Fulton Montgomery Community College or SUNY Delhi through articulation agreements. Students will earn 4 elective credits in their junior year and 1 ELA, 1 math, 1 Science, and 1 elective credit during their senior year.
 

The Conservation program is a blend of classroom instruction and outdoor hands-on learning, with the importance of a favorable work ethic stressed. Students acquire skills in forestry, fish and wildlife management, heavy equipment operation, timber harvesting, chainsaw operation and maintenance, tree climbing, map and compass reading, GPS, surveying and more. In our greenhouse, students become skilled in hydroponics, aquaculture and plant propagation. Seniors in Conservation can pay a reduced fee and be eligible to receive three college credits from SUNY Morrisville in their Environmental Science (ENSC 100) course. Additionally, eligible graduates of the program may secure up to six college credits from Bryant & Stratton or SUNY Cobleskill through articulation agreements. Students will earn 4 elective credits in their junior year and 1 ELA, 1 math, 1 Science, and 1 elective credit during their senior year.
 

The Construction Trades program teaches basic skills in residential construction as students gain experience in foundation work, rough framing, roofing, siding, drywall, solar panel installation and our newly expanded modules of plumbing and masonry. Students learn how to use and maintain trade tools properly and safely and receive instruction in building codes, blueprint reading and the application of trade math. A great emphasis is placed on hands-on learning through various projects on and off campus. Eligible students may receive up to six college credits through articulation agreements with Alfred State or SUNY Delhi. Students will earn 4 elective credits in their junior year and 1 ELA, 1 math, 1 Science, and 1 elective credit during their senior year.
 

This program is designed to provide students with marketable skills in the field of cosmetology. Once the skills are acquired, students perform services for customers in a salon setting. With further training, experience and, upon completion of the required 1,000 hours, including a summer session and internships, students are eligible to take the NYS Appearance Enhancement license exam. Students will earn 4 elective credits in their junior year and 1 ELA, 1 math, 1 Science, and 1 elective credit during their senior year.
 

The two-year Criminal Justice program covers nearly all facets of public safety. The first year includes topics such as New York state penal, vehicle and traffic laws, criminal procedure law, accident investigation and reconstruction, incident command, firefighting, criminal investigation, police patrol tactics, forensics, ballistics, cyber security, terrorism, firearm safety and more. The second year introduces forensic science including crime scene investigation, anthropology, hair and fiber analysis, soil analysis, blood spatter analysis and practical, hands-on activities. Students in the Criminal Justice program may obtain between three and six college credits from Bryant & Stratton, MVCC, Fulton Montgomery Community College or Schenectady County Community College through articulation agreements. Students will earn 4 elective credits in their junior year and 1 ELA, 1 math, 1 Science, and 1 elective credit during their senior year.
 

This program is designed for students interested in becoming commercial cooks for restaurants, hotels, hospitals or catering services. Cooking, menu planning, management skills, sanitation and safety practices, and table service are covered. Students receive practical experience preparing lunches, dinners and banquets. They also participate in a local internship. The program follows the ProStart curriculum, which is written by the National Restaurant Association. Eligible graduates of the program may secure college credits from institutions including Alfred State, Culinary Institute of America or SUNY Cobleskill through articulation agreements. Students will earn 4 elective credits in their junior year and 1 ELA, 1 math, 1 Science, and 1 elective credit during their senior year.
 

First-year Early Childhood Education students operate a laboratory nursery school under the direction of the program’s teacher. The on-site nursery school gives students practical experience working with three- and four-year-old children. Second-year students gain practical experience working in two 10-week internships at a local kindergarten classroom, day-care center or special education program. Eligible graduates of the program may secure college credits from Schenectady CCC or SUNY Cobleskill through articulation agreements.Students will earn 4 elective credits in their junior year and 1 ELA, 1 math, 1 Science, and 1 elective credit during their senior year.