Career Development and Accreditation Courses
Advanced Baking
This course runs for the Academic Calendar 2025 Fall Flex 1 09/03/2025 – 10/24/2025.
This class meets in person on Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:45 am – 2 pm, at Ender Hall Room E-188.
Detailed course information will be posted on Canvas.
For further course inquiries, please contact the professor, Tomer Zilkha, at [email protected].
For accommodations, call the Disability Services at 201-612-5269.
AutoCAD Fundamentals for Interior Design
Classroom: Computer Lab TEC-104
Recommended Textbooks:
–AutoCAD Exercises for Beginners ( ISBN: 9798599663805)
–AutoCAD 2024 for Beginners (ISBN: 9798393389468)
Student Supply
-A notepad and a pen
-USB Flash Drive
For accommodations, call the Disability Services at 201-612-5269.
Basic Drafting for the Interior Designer
Classroom: TEC-201
Student Supplies
- Mr. Pen Architectural Triangle Ruler Set (12” Triangle Architectural Scale, 11 inch 30/60, 8 inch 45/90 Triangles)
- Mr. Pen Professional Compass, Extra Lead, Drafting Compass
- ¾” Drafting Tape
- Pentel Mechanical Pencils 0.3mm, 0.5 mm
- 0.3mm/0.5mm Lead 2H, H
- Mr. Pen Eraser Set 3 pieces. Drafting Eraser, Drafting Brush, Eraser Shield
- Mr. Pen Graph Paper 8.5” x11”
- Pentel Liquid Gel Pen (0.3mm, 0.5mm) Needle Tip, Extra Fine Line 3-pack, Assorted Ink (BLN73BP3M) Black, Red, Blue
- Tracing Paper 8.5×11 Translucent Vellum Paper
- Scissors and One Folder for 8.5 x 11 Sketches
- Mr. Pen-House Plan, Interior design, and Furniture Templates. Plan Templet, Furniture templet, Kitchen, Be& Bath Templet (Set of 3) scale ¼” =1’-0”
For accommodations, call the Disability Services at 201-612-5269.
Business Procedures
Classroom: TEC-201
For accommodations, call the Disability Services at 201-612-5269.
Child Development Associate (CDA) - 120 hours
This course will be available in Fall 2025. Please check our website after April 15, 2025.
Textbooks
Essentials For Working with Young Children: This is required for all students, and the workbook is not required. https://tinyurl.com/mrxd8ysw
Infant Toddler or Preschool Edition: Students must decide which age group they plan to specialize in to obtain their CDA and purchase the age group-appropriate edition below.
– Infant Toddler Edition: https://tinyurl.com/mtxs6mwe
– Preschool Edition: https://tinyurl.com/3cvnk7pv
For accommodations, call the Disability Services at 201-612-5269.
Elevator Inspector HHS
This class meets virtually twice a week Wednesdays 6PM – 9PM and Saturday 9AM – 3PM.
ESL Placement Test
Welcome New Students! Sign up for your Placement Test to begin studying English at the best level. Please note that the testing fee is NON-REFUNDABLE. (BP)
ESL-Let's Talk
ESL-Let's Talk (SD-109) Add this intermediate-level speaking course to your program! Practice how to communicate with better pronunciation, speaking and listening skills, while increasing vocabulary. Discussion of a wide variety of practical and current subjects encourages students to express their feelings, ideas, and opinions. Discussion and conversation form the basis of weekly assignments. M-TH; 12:30pm-2:30pm or 6-8pm; 7 weeks; $305 (Prerequisite: Intermediate I or Placement Test) (BP)
Event Planning & Management
This course runs for the Academic Calendar 2025 Fall Flex 1 09/03/2025 – 10/24/2025.
This class meets in person on Thursdays, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm, at Pitkin Education Center Room S-266.
Detailed course information will be posted on Canvas.
For accommodations, call the Disability Services at 201-612-5269.
Food Protect & Safety
Required Textbook: ServSafe Coursebook, CBX7 (ISBN: 9781582803340)
This class runs for the Academic Calendar 2025 Fall Flex 2, 10/25/2025 – 12/20/2025.
This class meets in person on Wednesdays and Thursdays, 2 – 5 pm, at Pitkin Education Center, Room C-303.
Detailed class information will be posted on Canvas.
For further inquiries, please contact the professor, John Bandman, at [email protected].
For accommodations, call the Disability Services at 201-612-5269.
Interior Lighting
Classroom: TEC-201
Student Supply
– R-327 RAPIDESIGN ¼” and 1/8” Scale Lighting fixtures Drawing Stencil Templet
– Pentel 0.33mm Mechanical Pencil
– Pencil Eraser
– Pencil Eraser Shield
– Two (2) Letter size Folders with pockets
– 12’ Triangle Set 30/60 & 45/90
For accommodations, call the Disability Services at 201-612-5269.
Interior Materials, Finishes & Sources
Classroom: TEC-201
Suggested Textbook: Materials and Components of Interior Architecture, J. Rosemary Riggs, 8th ed., 2008.
For accommodations, call the Disability Services at 201- 612-5269.
Introduction to Baking
This course runs for the Academic Calendar 2025 Fall Flex 1 09/03/2025 – 10/24/2025.
This class meets in person on Wednesdays and Thursdays, 4 – 9 pm, at Ender Hall Room E-188.
Detailed course information will be posted on Canvas.
For further course inquiries, please contact the professor, Christianna Kleinow, at [email protected].
For accommodations, call the Disability Services at 201-612-5269.
Introduction to Hospitality
Required Textbook: Intro to Hospitality (ISBN: 9780135209813)
This course runs for the Academic Calendar 2025 Fall 2 09/24/2025 – 12/20/2025.
This class meets online asynchronously.
Detailed course information will be posted on Canvas.
For further course inquiries, please contact the professor, Ronda Drakeford, at [email protected].
For accommodations, call the Disability Services at 201-612-5269.
Introduction to Teaching-Alternative Route
This course meets online asynchronously.
Required Textbook: The First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher by Harry K. Wong; Rosemary T. Wong (ISBN: 9780976423386)
For accommodations, call the Disability Services at 201-612-5269.
Introduction to Wine, Beer, and Spirits
Required Textbook: The beverage manager’s guide to wines, beers, and spirits (ISBN: 978-0-13-465530-7)
This course runs for the Academic Calendar 2025 Fall 2, 09/24/2025 – 12/20/2025.
This class meets on Thursday, 5:15 PM – 9:15 PM, at Pitkin Education Center, Room 303.
Detailed course information will be posted on Canvas.
For further course inquiries, please contact the professor, John Bandman, at [email protected].
For accommodations, call the Disability Services at 201-612-5269.
Menu Planning & Nutrition
This course runs for the Academic Calendar 2025 Fall 2 09/24/2025 – 12/20/2025.
This class meets online asynchronously.
Detailed course information will be posted on Canvas.
For further course inquiries, please contact the professor, Ronda Drakeford, at [email protected].
For accommodations, call the Disability Services at 201-612-5269.
Principles of Interior Design
Recommended Textbook: Interior Design, by John Pile
For accommodations, call the Disability Services at 201- 612-5269.
Professional Food Prep Techniques
This class runs for the Academic Calendar 2025 Fall Flex 1, 09/03/2025 – 10/24/2025.
This class meets in person on Wednesdays and Thursdays, 4 – 9 PM, at Ender Hall, Room E-193.
Detailed course schedules and information will be posted on Canvas.
For accommodations, call the Disability Services at 201-612-5269.
Restaurant Service Management
This course runs for the Academic Calendar 2025 Fall Flex 2 10/25/2025 – 12/20/2025.
This class meets in person on Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 am – 1:30 pm, at Pitkin Education Center, Room C-210.
Detailed course information will be posted on Canvas.
For further course inquiries, please contact the professor, Ronda Drakeford, at [email protected].
For accommodations, call the Disability Services at 201-612-5269.
Sewing Essentials
Classroom: West Hall, W-323
Student Supply:
- Sewing Pattern # N6859 – Size A: Available online
- Industrial Sewing Kit : Available at the College Bookstore (201-445-7174) or online
- One yard of solid cotton fabric or muslin
- One spool of contrasting color thread
- Hand-Sewing Needles – Sharps #8 or #9
- 18” Clear Plastic Ruler
- Fabric Scissor
- Dressmaker Pins
- Tailor’s Marking Pencil
- Seam Ripper
- Tape Measure
- Fabric for the sewing project: to be discussed in class.
If you need accommodations, please call the Disability Services at 201-612-5269.
Visual Concepts
This course will be available in Spring 2026. Please check our website after September 15, 2025.
Classroom: TBD
For accommodations, call the Disability Services at 201- 612-5269.