Continuing & Professional Education
CASAC - Substance Abuse Counseling
Given the current societal trends which focus on the increasing demand for substance abuse counselors, you will gain the skills needed to help people with addictions to alcohol and other drugs. The Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) 30-credit program provides you with a solid foundation that can lead to career advancement in the human services and health care fields. Learn to assess level and type of addiction, identify associated life issues, and set up treatment plans. You’ll be equipped with strategies for early intervention, prevention, and treatment. Certain courses may satisfy requirements in some other undergraduate programming. Satisfactory completion of the program will provide you with the opportunity to receive your CASAC-T certificate from the NYS Office of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Services (OASAS).
Advanced Certificate in Data Science
You’ve completed your graduate degree in Computer Science (or a related field) and wish to enhance your theoretical and analytical skills by mastering core data science concepts like big data, statistical programming, technical analytics, machine learning, and natural language processing. This innovative 18-credit curriculum integrates local, national, and global perspectives, and aligns with industries that drive New York and international economies.
Medical Billing and Coding
Healthcare organizations are demanding trained coders and billers, and jobs are growing at a record pace. After completing your coursework, you’ll be prepared to sit for the national certification exam and earn a Certified Coding Associate (CCA) certificate. Certified Coding Associate (CCA) certification is a nationally recognized credential that can better position you for opportunities in the health field. Passing the CCA exam helps candidates separate themselves from non-credentialed health coders.
Required Courses
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Healthcare Delivery Systems
- ICD-10 Coding
- CPT Coding
- Reimbursement Methodology
- Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
- Health Information Management
Paralegal Studies
The Paralegal certificate program is designed to prepare students for meaningful careers in law-related disciplines. Its comprehensive curriculum is based on the fundamentals of the law relevant to contemporary issues. Students are required to complete 36 credit hours for program completion. Coupled with talented and practitioner-based faculty, the University’s strong academic support services will ensure optimal student academic development. As paralegal careers and opportunities continue to grow in all sectors of the economy, students will gain the knowledge and practical skills to perform in a competitive and financially rewarding industry.
Certified Associate in Project Management
When it comes to the job market, what stands out on a resume is proof of skill, hard work, and commitment. That’s what the CAPM gives you. The certificate shows you’re serious about project management, it shows you’ve taken time to train in planning, scoping, scheduling, budgeting, communication, and change management.
SHRM Certification
In today's changing HR landscape, it’s becoming more important than ever that you not only have strong HR knowledge and skills, but are also able to be a strategic business thinker, capable of tackling any issue thrown your way. Become the most qualified and valuable HR professional you can be with Monroe's SHRM Certification Preparation Course. With the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP, you'll have the answers AND know what to do on the job.
TEAS Preparatory class
Monroe’s TEAS Preparatory class is to assist individuals studying to pass the TEAS exam so that they can pursue admission to the School of Nursing at Monroe University. TEAS prep courses are a great way for students to re-learn important concepts while also learning new material that will be tested on the TEAS. TEAS prep courses will help students become more comfortable taking the TEAS by offering strategies and test taking tips. Like any test you take, studying beforehand will boost your chances for success. But, approximately 40% of students have to take the TEAS more than once, so prepping for the TEAS isn’t just helpful – it’s crucial.