TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM AND CAREER GUIDE
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ou’ve always been curious about the way things work. You tend to study how things are made.
You’re a hands-on person who likes to solve problems, and you’re good at it. Technology doesn’t intimidate you. It captivates you. More than anything else, you want to apply your knowledge and talents in ways that produce tangible, positive results. At Erie Community College, transform your interest in the technological world into a rewarding, lifelong career, and explore ECC’s technology programs.
Technology Certificate Programs • Building Trades/Residential Light Commercial • Casino Gaming Machine Repair
Technology Degree Programs Engineering Technology, A.A.S. Degree ABET accredited • Civil Engineering Technology
• Heating & Air Conditioning
• Construction Management Engineering Technology
• Web Page Design
• Electrical Engineering Technology • Mechanical Engineering Technology
Technology A.A.S. Degree • Architectural Technology • Autobody Repair • Automotive Technology • Computer Repair Technology • Drafting Technology • Telecommunications (Networking) Technology • Visual Communications Technology
Technology A.O.S. Degree • Building Management • Industrial Technology
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Architectural Technology What You’ll Learn In Architectural Technology, you’ll develop the graphic skills that are required to create construction documents for residential and commercial projects. Instructional focus includes: • Hand drafting and computer-aided drafting • Planning and design • Current building code applications • Material and construction methods • Structural design and analysis • Mechanical and plumbing design • Internship opportunities with local architectural firms
What You’ll Need An interest and competency in math and science, and the ability to visualize a finished product, will help you succeed. The program recommends that students have strong creative and structural design skills.
What You Can Expect to Earn Licensed Architect
$40,030 - $60,000
Experienced Architectural Drafter
$37,000 - $55,600
Entry Level Architectural Drafter
$32,000 - $41,000
*Source: WNY Department of Labor 2005
Where Our Graduates Have Found Employment • Architectural Resources
• Hamilton Houston Lownie
• Barden Homes
• Kideney Architects
• Benderson Development
• Lauer Manguso Architects
• Cannon Design
• Trautman Associates
• Flynn Battaglia Architects
• Wendell Duchscherer Architects and Engineers
What Can You Tell Me About The Workplace Environment? Work in a professional environment, continually refining and adapting your skills as the technology changes. You may find yourself working on a model in the morning, solving a detail problem in the afternoon, and stopping by a construction work site at the end of the day to see how your work comes to life.
Whom Do I Contact For More Information? Architectural Technology Department: (716) 270-5116 E-mail: schnaufer@ecc.edu
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Autobody Repair What You’ll Learn This program prepares students to understand and apply current collision repair methods and technology. Each course includes a lecture and lab component. The program follows industry and ICAR standards. Tools and equipment used by students are regularly kept up-to-date.
What You’ll Need Students need to develop superior hands-on skills. Math and English are required to ensure effective computational and communication skills. Students must also exhibit a willingness to adapt to the ever-changing repair industry.
What You Can Expect to Earn Painter
$40,000 - $60,000
Unibody/Frame Technician
$38,500 - $57,000
Insurance Appraiser
$35,000 - $43,000
Paint/Body Representative
$20,000 - $30,000
Paint Prep Technician
$19,000 - $27,000
Detailer
$19,500 - $26,000
Entry-Level Body Technician
$19,000 - $25,000
*Source: WNY Department of Labor 2005
Where Our Graduates Have Found Employment • Carstar, Inc.
• Carubba Collision
• Mike Skora’s Collision
• Urban Paint
• Elma Collision
• Joe Gibbs NASCAR Team
• West-Herr Group
• Basil Chevrolet
• Towne Group
• Jan-Cen Auto
What Can You Tell Me About The Workplace Environment? Graduates work in an industry that relies on basic repair skills, as well as the mastery of highly technical repair methods working with a variety of materials including metal, aluminum, fiberglass and plastic. Constantly changing automotive technology requires graduates to continually update their knowledge and repair methodologies over the entire course of their careers.
Whom Do I Contact For More Information? Autobody Repair Department: (716) 851-1768 E-mail: dipronio@ecc.edu
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Automotive Technology What You’ll Learn This program prepares students for employment in the segment of the automotive industry relating to the diagnosis and repair of component systems. All classes emphasize the practical application of theory to subject matter. Throughout the course of the program, students will become familiar with all tools and equipment commonly used in the industry.
What You’ll Need The Ford ASSET and Daimler/Chrysler CAP tracks within the program has established its own standard for admittance. Students in the manufacturer programs must complete all developmental classes prior to entering the program, while students in the non-sponsored program can begin studying within the major while completing developmental classes. Students should be strong in math and science skills to advance through the program and should enjoy the hands-on experience of analyzing and troubleshooting various system concerns relating to the highly complex vehicles of today.
What You Can Expect to Earn Master Auto Technician
$46,000 - $54,000
Service Manager
$45,000 - $53,000
Service Writer/Consultant
$36,000 - $44,000
Parts Manager
$35,000 - $43,500
Specialized Auto Technician
$28,000 - $35,000
General Auto Technician
$19,000 - $29,000
Parts Counter Person
$17,900 - $26,270
*Source: WNY Department of Labor 2005
Where Our Graduates Have Found Employment • West-Herr Ford
• West-Herr Chevrolet
• Basil Chevrolet
• Advance Auto Parts
• Pep Boys
• Jack Adkins Ford
• Gambino Ford
• DeLacy Ford
• Basil Ford
• Al Maroone Ford
• Transitowne Dodge
• Northtown Ford
• Schmitt’s Garage
• Bob Johnson Motors
• South Transit Chrysler Jeep
What Can You Tell Me About The Workplace Environment? Ready for the professional environment, you’ll continually refine and adapt your skills as the technology changes. Constantly changing automotive technology requires graduates to update their knowledge and repair methodologies over the course of their careers.
Whom Do I Contact For More Information? Automotive Technology Department: (716) 270-2630 E-mail: autotech@ecc.edu
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Building Management Building Trades What You’ll Learn BUILDING MANAGEMENT: Students will attain the skills necessary to function in the Property Management and Facilities Management fields. These skills include: • Planning, scheduling, and estimating renovation properties • Troubleshooting, repair of mechanical systems • Supervisory, business, and management practices • Overview of all building trade areas BUILDING TRADES: Students will develop basic hands-on skills for employment in the fields of Building Construction and Building Restoration. These skills include: • Basic estimating • Blueprint reading and project management skills
What You’ll Need • A basic understanding of the trades • A reasonable level of math to apply to the Building Trades field • Ability to visualize concepts from drawings • It is helpful if students have an interest in historic restoration
What You Can Expect to Earn $25,000 - $41,000 Salaries vary based on student’s abilities and experience. *Source: WNY Department of Labor 2005
Where Our Graduates Have Found Employment • Building inspectors for cities and towns
• Manufacturing companies
• Construction related companies
• Municipalities
• Controls and monitoring services
• Restoration contractors
• Sales and service companies
• Maintenance providers
• Hospital and nursing facilities
• School districts
• HVAC service providers
• Sport venue operations
What Can You Tell Me About The Workplace Environment? BUILDING MANAGEMENT: The Property Management and Facilities Operations field offers a broad range of work environments. Jobs in this field range from working in an office setting to working out in the field as a technician. BUILDING TRADES: Many students work on sites for residential and light commercial contracts or specialty contractors providing renovation services.
Whom Do I Contact For More Information? Building Management and Building Trades Department: (716) 851-1026 E-mail: sakoad@ecc.edu www.ecc.edu
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Civil Engineering Technology What You’ll Learn Students will receive basic training fundamental to the development, design, and construction of commercial, industrial and public structures, utilities, and highways. In the process, students develop a clear understanding of the problems facing the construction team. Course content probes surveying, manual and computer-aided design (CAD), drafting, structural steel design, reinforced concrete design, highway design, and computer applications.
What You’ll Need Students should have an aptitude and interest in learning math and physics. Successful students develop an understanding of how structures, highways, and bridges are designed and constructed. You will work in as a team, on a variety of projects.
What You Can Expect to Earn Project Manager
$61,470 - $91,950
Construction & Bridge Inspector
$36,000 - $47,000
Drafting/CAD
$33,000 - $46,000
Surveyor
$33,160 - $45,890
Building Inspector
$32,390 - $45,200
Engineering Technician
$31,330 - $42,590
Materials/Soil Testing Technician
$23,700 - $35,630
*Source: WNY Department of Labor 2005
Where Our Graduates Have Found Employment • Local D.O.T.
• NY State Thruway Authority
• National Fuel Gas
• Arrow Sheet Metal Work, Inc.
• SJB Services
• DiDonato Associates
• CME Associates
• Marwal Contractor
• Quality Inspection Services, Inc.
• Northeast Paving
What Can You Tell Me About The Workplace Environment? Graduates work in a professional environment that can vary depending on placement. Students may find themselves in an office where they design and assist engineers or prepare plans and specifications for a multitude of construction projects. Other graduates will work in laboratories where they analyze and test materials.
Whom Do I Contact For More Information? Civil Engineering Technology Department: (716) 851-1542 E-mail: yamin@ecc.edu
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Computer Repair Technology What You’ll Learn This program prepares students for entry-level computer repair, design, network analysis, and system analysis. Students learn basic electronics, semiconductor applications, integrated circuits, digital logic, and computer programming. Troubleshooting of computer systems completes students’ studies.
What You’ll Need Applicants should have an aptitude or interest in math and scientific analysis. It is important to have completed intermediate algebra and trigonometry. Physics is preferred but not required.
What You Can Expect to Earn Network Systems Analyst
$50,840 - $68,280
Computer Sales Manager
$49,000 - $61,000
Technical Writer
$46,000 - $56,000
Computer Software Technician
$32,000 - $45,000
Computer Service Technician
$31,040 - $47,770
*Source: WNY Department of Labor 2005
Where Our Graduates Have Found Employment • Moog, Inc.
• General Motors Corporation
• IBM
• Motorola Incorporated
• Hewlett Packard Company
• OA Systems
• HSBC
What Can You Tell Me About The Workplace Environment? Graduates work as professionals on site and as field representatives. Employers often pay or help pay for continuing education. Testing, building, design, and maintenance demand that employees remain current with new methods and ever-changing technologies.
Whom Do I Contact For More Information? Computer Repair Technology Department: (716) 851-1754 E-mail: englishd@ecc.edu
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Construction Management Engineering Technology What You’ll Learn Students will receive a well-rounded education in both the theory and application of quality construction principles. Course work includes the basic methods, materials, techniques, and developments involved in the construction industry. This program offers students a unique combination of management, design, and hands-on experience. Students analyze the interrelationships among the various organizations within the industry. Skill development includes blueprint reading, estimating, residential and commercial project management. Students will also learn about the interaction of materials and methods of installation.
What You’ll Need Students should have an aptitude for math and an interest in learning how building systems are assembled and coordinated to form a finished project. Students should also have a desire to find out how buildings and infrastructures, such as highways and bridges, are designed and constructed.
What You Can Expect to Earn Construction Project Manager
$57,000 - $66,500
Construction Materials Sales
$49,000 - $60,000
Estimators
$43,000 - $55,000
Construction Supervisors
$45,000 - $53,000
Building Inspectors
$36,000 - $46,500
Surveyors
$35,000 - $44,000
Contractors
Wide Variance
*Source: WNY Department of Labor 2005
Where Our Graduates Have Found Employment • Ciminelli Construction Co.
• Cannon Architects
• National Fuel Gas
• Department of Transportation
• Baer and Associates
• NY State Thruway Authority
What Can You Tell Me About The Workplace Environment? The environment for graduates can vary depending on job placement. Graduates may work for a company or municipality and estimate, plan, or inspect a multitude of projects. Field technicians may spend considerable time surveying, supervising, or managing new construction projects.
Whom Do I Contact For More Information? Construction Management Engineering Technology Department: (716) 851-1542 E-mail: yamin@ecc.edu
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Drafting Technology What You’ll Learn Students will develop skills utilizing CAD to produce fabrication and assembly drawings. These programs will address solid modeling techniques which are then used in conjunction with prototyping equipment and production machinery to actually produce the component being designed. Additionally, the students will learn basic design skills to analyze machine parts, tanks, piping, beams, and columns. Solid models may then be incorporated in more sophisticated programs to prepare advanced engineering analyses.
What You’ll Need Students who are interested in preparing design drawings used in manufacturing and construction will need to develop an aptitude for spatial visualization. They will also need to utilize basic math and science in problem solving and assessing the interaction of various components in complex systems. Learn to work in a team environment with people from various disciplines.
What You Can Expect to Earn Engineering Technician
$60,000 - $80,000
Designer
$30,000 - $60,000
Entry Level CAD Operator
$20,000 - $28,000
*Source: WNY Department of Labor 2005
Where Our Graduates Have Found Employment • Moog Inc.
• Fisher-Price
• Keller Technology
• McGard Inc.
• BOCES
• ME Engineering
• Erie County Water Authority
• General Motors Corp.
• Enidine Inc.
• Ford Motor Co.
What Can You Tell Me About The Workplace Environment? The student can expect to work in an office environment where other professionals interface with manufacturing and construction. Projects may require the individual to spend time in a manufacturing shop or construction site. Students who completed the program have progressed to other career paths which include engineering, purchasing, production supervision, teaching, sales, and graphics design.
Whom Do I Contact For More Information? Drafting Technology Department: (716) 270-5114 E-mail: schnaufer@ecc.edu
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Electrical Engineering Technology What You’ll Learn This program prepares students for entry-level positions as technicians in the fields of electronics, computers, communications, instrumentation, automation and power. The curriculum represents the first two years of a four-year engineering technology program. Computer simulation and applications are an integral part of the curriculum. Students also are exposed to advanced diagnostic equipment.
What You’ll Need Students in the EET program should have aptitude or interest in learning math and physics. Curiosity about the hardware and operation of electronic circuits and the ability to analyze and troubleshoot problems will help you progress through the program.
What You Can Expect to Earn Network Technology
$53,000 - 62,000
Industrial Sales
$51,000 - 59,000
Technical Writer
$42,050 - $60,010
Calibration & Instrumentation Technology $38,000 - $49,000 Robotics Technology
$38,000 - $47,000
Electrical Field Service Technology
$37,000 - $46,500
Electrical Engineering Technology
$36,000 - $48,000
Industrial Electrician
$36,000 - $45,000
PLC Programmer
$35,000 - $45,000
*Source: WNY Department of Labor 2005
Where Our Graduates Have Found Employment • Moog Inc.
• NYSEG
• Keller Technology
• Amherst Systems
• DuPont
• Ford Motor Company
• Servotronics
• National Grid
• Stereo Advantage
• Motorola
• Chevrolet
• Aero Instruments
• IBM
• PCB Piezotronics
What Can You Tell Me About The Workplace Environment? Graduates work in a professional environment with new products, building the first of a kind, and testing complex systems. Employers often pay for continuing education.
Whom Do I Contact For More Information? Electrical Engineering Technology Department: (716) 851-1566 E-mail: kassab@ecc.edu
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Industrial Technology What You’ll Learn Students will receive instruction in courses constituting a program that has been individually developed to meet his/ her needs and interests. Courses are available within the Department in precision machining, quality, plastics and in many manufacturing areas. The need for new courses is continually being assessed with courses added based on an evaluation of that need. Note that individual programs can be developed using courses from any technology area. Graduates will be able to enter or advance in a wide variety of fields. Examples are manufacturing management, quality, part production programming, mold making, model making, die making, machine repair, computer numerical control machining, electrical maintenance and mechanical design. A plastics pathway is available that enables students to become effective technicians in companies using injection molding.
What You’ll Need Students should have an interest in technologies and good study skills; interest can vary from running a plant as a manager to operating high technology production equipment. Inquisitiveness with respect to how things work and how to make them is a definite advantage. Students interested in precision machining/ CNC should have a good mechanical aptitude, exhibit good motor skills and enjoy working with tools and machinery. Having a clear idea of the type of courses of interest is helpful but advisement can provide assistance
What You Can Expect to Earn Experienced Precision Machinists
$40,000 - $75,000
Entry Level Toolmakers
$26,000 - $39,000
Quality and Plastics Technician
$25,000 - $35,000
*Source: WNY Department of Labor 2005
Where Our Graduates Have Found Employment • American Axle & Machining
• Palma Tool and Die
• McGard Inc.
• Moog Inc.
• Wilson Greatbatch Ltd.
• WNR Pattern & Tool
• Accellent Technologies
• Olstad Corporation
• PCB Piezotronics
• Novatech Machine
What Can You Tell Me About The Workplace Environment? Graduates may be working in a wide variety of environments. If manufacturing related, they will find modern facilities clean, bright, well lit, similar to research and development labs. Some positions involve office work. There is a high demand for workers trained in CNC.
Whom Do I Contact For More Information? Industrial Technology Department: 716-851-1508 E-mail: pietraszewski@ecc.edu www.ecc.edu
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Mechanical Engineering Technology What You’ll Learn Students learn how to assume responsible positions in heat power, refrigeration, instrumentation, hydraulics, pneumatics, fluid mechanics, material testing, machine design, stress analysis, manufacturing processes, automation, tool design, CNC and CAM programming, CAD, solid modeling, and drafting. Courses are enriched with laboratory experiences.
What You’ll Need Students must be strong in science, math, and specifically algebra. Physics is a required course. Students should enjoy working with their hands and finding creative and concrete solutions to problems. (If you do not have a sufficient math and physics background, you may enroll in an extended program that includes skill-building pre-mechanical courses.)
What You Can Expect to Earn Tool and Die Maker
$46,000 - $48,000
Mechanical Technician
$37,000 - $45,500
Instrumentation Technician
$36,600 - $44,000
Engine Technician
$36,500 - $43,500
Automation Technician
$35,500 - $43,000
Hydraulics Technician
$34,500 - $42,000
Drafting Technician
$32,000 - $41,500
*Source: WNY Department of Labor 2005
Where Our Graduates Have Found Employment • Local factories
• Engineering firms and shops
• Moog Inc.
• General Mills
What Can You Tell Me About The Workplace Environment? Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates work as professionals in offices, laboratories, out in the field, factories, and shops. Those employed with drafting and design companies generally work in an office environment. Graduates employed in testing, research, and development facilities generally work in a laboratory environment. Graduates who find employment in production, repair, and maintenance facilities generally work in factories or shops.
Whom Do I Contact For More Information? Mechanical Engineering Technology Department: (716) 851-5290 E-mail: zadeh@ecc.edu
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Telecommunications (Networking) Technology What You’ll Learn Students in this program will learn to operate, install, maintain, and repair telephone, data, video, local and wide area networks, and specialized telecommunications equipment employing advanced transmission methods.
What You’ll Need Students demonstrate an interest in electronic communications, computer networks, and video technologies. Strong computation, communication, visualization, and problem-solving skills are emphasized. Students must be able to adapt to a rapidly changing technological field and be flexible working in various environmental conditions. Prior classes in the Cisco Network Academy, A+, Net+, or IC3 will benefit you in this program.
What You Can Expect to Earn Instructional or Distance Education Support $43,000 - $56,000 Network Communications Specialist
$42,000 - $55,000
Structured Cabling System Installer
$40,430 - $56,150
Telecommunications Installation & Repair Technician
$40,070 - $62,050
Technical Help Desk Specialist
$37,100 - $43,000
*Source: WNY Department of Labor 2005
Where Our Graduates Have Found Employment • Verizon
• Adelphia Communications and Electronics, Inc.
• MCI
• Ronco Communications and Electronics, Inc.
• PremCom Corporation
• Hemisphere Communication Inc.
• Cingular Wireless
• SUNY and private colleges and universities
• TX RX Systems Inc.
• Local, County, State, and Federal Government
• Azerty
• WGRZ, WIVB, and WKBW TV
What Can You Tell Me About The Workplace Environment? ECC prepares you to constantly adapt to the challenge of changing telecommunication delivery systems. You may work on cell towers or in subway tunnels, on bucket trucks or in splicing chambers, up on ladders or spend time in the office and classroom. At the end of the day, you may have installed an old "POTS," a new "VoIP" telephone, a "DSL," an "OC-3" circuit, a "1000 base-T switch," or a "Cisco WAN Router." And tomorrow will bring a new technology for you to plan, install, and maintain.
Whom Do I Contact For More Information? Telecommunications (Network) Technology Department: (716) 851-1735 E-mail: barrilejg@ecc.edu www.ecc.edu
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Visual Communications Technology What You’ll Learn The Visual Communications Technology – Graphic Arts & Printing curriculum specializes in courses in electronic publishing, print administration, electronic imaging and image assembly, and lithographic press. Students will prepare for rewarding careers in the printing industry: commercial printing, publishing, packaging, in-plant printing, quick printing, and allied industries.
What You’ll Need Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and basic computer skills. Pre-testing of students will be used to determine entry requirements. Students who do not test at the required levels will have an opportunity to take developmental math and/or English classes prior to enrollment into the program to help ensure student success.
What You Can Expect to Earn Graphic Sales
$34,000 - $46,500
Graphic Arts Technology
$28,850 - $44,400
Computer Layout and Design Technology
$26,000 - $42,000
Pre-Press Operator
$23,700 - $36,080
Printing Technology
$20,550 - $31,230
*Source: WNY Department of Labor 2005
Where Our Graduates Have Found Employment • The Buffalo News
• Quad Graphics
• Aaron Graphics
• Buffalo Spree Magazine
• United Graphics
• Image Core
• Buffalo Envelope Company
• Many other local and nationwide facilities
What Can You Tell Me About The Workplace Environment? Job descriptions are divided into three general categories: managerial, creative, and technical. The structure of the printing industry is composed of commercial printing, publishing, packaging, in-plant printing, and quick printing.
Whom Do I Contact For More Information? Visual Communications Technology Department: (716) 851-1826 E-mail: masak@ecc.edu
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Certificate Programs Building Trades/Residential Light Commercial The Building Trades curriculum is a unique, hands-on and technical, one-year certificate program. Graduates will be able to successfully renovate and update structures. The curriculum features both classroom learning and on-site lab experiences. In the classroom, students study techniques of renovation (contracting and project management), blueprint reading, electrical systems, carpentry, and estimating. While at an on-site location, students participate in a residential or multi-use renovation project. Building Management and Building Trades Department: (716) 851-1026 E-mail: sakoad@ecc.edu
Casino Gaming Machine Repair Technician The Casino Gaming Machine Repair Technician Certificate Program is designed to provide education and training in the repair and maintenance of casino gaming machines. The curriculum prepares individuals for entry-level jobs as technicians who will service the sophisticated electronic equipment in the gaming industry. Computer Repair Technology Department: (716) 851-1754 E-mail: englishd@ecc.edu
Heating & Air Conditioning Air conditioning controls many of the factors that affect the physical and chemical characteristics of the atmosphere within a structure. The conditions subject to control are temperature, humidity, motion, distribution, pressure, dust, bacteria, odors, toxic gases, and ionization. ECC will prepare students for entry level positions in this field. Industrial Technology Department: 716-851-1508 E-mail: zadeh@ecc.edu
Web Page Design This new program addresses the industry’s need for designers to possess greater competency in language, visual communication, and graphic design skill, as well as formal training in essential industry standard software programs. The program will benefit Web page designers who want to upgrade their skills and students who need to learn the necessary skills to obtain an entry level position in Web page design. Visual Communications Technology Dept.: (716) 851-1826 E-mail: masak@ecc.edu
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ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS Earning College Credit in High School One of the goals of the Tech Prep program is to avoid having students learn the same material in different classes. To accomplish this, “Articulation Agreements” allow students to earn college credit by successfully completing a course in high school. Articulation agreements are basically high school courses that are equal to entry level college courses. Articulation Agreements are made between high school and college faculty to ensure a seamless academic transition from high school to college.
Advantage to Students • Eliminates the duplication of learning • Reduces the required number of credit hours
necessary to graduate from ECC • Enroll into a program at ECC with credits
already completed in high school • Articulated credit is free of cost and is
awarded after the student is accepted at ECC
How to Apply for Articulated Credit 1. Maintain an 85% average in the high school course, complete the course, and graduate from your high school 2. Complete the Articulation Credit/Reference form (forms available from high school teacher, guidance counselor, or from ECC’s Choices in Technology office 851-1575, or E-mail: techchoices@ecc.edu 3. Complete the ECC application. Send the application, the Credit form, and a copy of your high school transcript to the ECC
Admissions office at the campus you plan to attend. 4. You will receive a letter from Admissions confirming your request for Articulation credit 5. Inform your advisor at registration about the course(s) you are eligible to receive credit
Linking from ECC to 4-year colleges or universities Most of the technology programs at ECC offer transfer programs to four-year colleges such as Buffalo State, University at Buffalo, Kettering, Alfred State, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), Daemen, Medaille, and D’Youville. These colleges have signed agreements to accept the Associate’s degree program from ECC so your transfer is seamless into the third year of their program. If you plan to pursue a Bachelor’s degree and know the college you would like to attend up front, you may choose to apply for Joint Admissions. Under this program, you are accepted into the four-year college while still attending ECC. The advantage of this program is that you are guaranteed a seat in your program of interest and are assigned a transfer counselor immediately to help with the transition. Interested students must apply for this program during their first 30 credit hours of attendance at ECC. For a list of eligible programs and more information, contact the ECC Campus Counseling Center.
CHOICES IN TECHNOLOGY Creating Pathways from High School to College Our programs ease the transition from high school to college and support students throughout their course of study at Erie Community College. ECC continuously works to build partnerships with local high schools to ensure seamless transition for students. • Assistance with articulation credit • Summer programs to explore technologies for college credit
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• Mentoring for tech prep students who enroll at ECC • Internship programs and after-school courses for high school students • Profiles of technology and business programs to assist in making the right decision Contact the Choices in Technology office at (716) 851-1575
BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS Accellent (MedSource)
L.D. McCauley Inc.
AC Delco
Leed Steel Co., Inc.
Allied Frozen Storage, Inc.
Manth Manufacturing Inc.
American Axle Manufacturing Co-op Program
McGard Inc.
Brach Machine, Inc. Buffalo Public Schools
Moldcraft, Inc. Mollenberg-Betz Moog Inc.
Career Pathways Regional Consortium
Multisorb Technologies, Inc.
Chrysler Corporation Co-op
National Tooling & Machine Association
Dynabrade Eberl Iron Works, Inc.
Niagara Gear
Elrae Industries, Inc.
Niagara Frontier Automobile Dealers Association
Erie I & II BOCES
NYMAT
Erie County LEPC
Orleans/Niagara BOCES
Ford ASSET Program
Palma Tool Inc.
Ford Apprenticeship Program
PCB Now-Tech Industries, Inc.
Ford Motor Co. – Buffalo Stamping Plant
PCB Piezotronics
Gaymar Industries, Inc.
Richards Machine Tool Co. Inc.
General Mills
S & H Machine Co., Inc.
General Motors
Springville Manufacturing Co.,
HAAS/NYMAT Machine Tool Corporation
SR Instruments
Horschel Brothers Precision LLC. Hunter Engineering & Alignment Intellisensing
Perry’s Ice Cream
Staub Machine Co., Inc. Taylor Metalworks, Inc. Upstate Farms
Jim Ball Pontiac-Buick-GMC
Verizon, CWA & IBEW Next Step program
J.M. Canty
Willard Machine Inc.
Johnson Precision Machine
Wilson Greatbatch Ltd.
Keller Technology Corporation
WNR Pattern and Tool
Key Bank
ZeptoMetrix Corporation
Kia
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