Adult Education Course Offerings

Coronavirus (COVID-19) mitigation efforts have required school communities to work within changing, complex circumstances and unprecedented situations. Ulster BOCES Adult Education reserves the rights to amend anticipated planning dates as health concerns of adult students, faculty and staff dictates, or directives received from local and state governing bodies superseding planned class scheduling.

Check out our list of our current course offerings below.

Looking for fun community education courses? You will find them via our online registration page.

For immediate personal assistance call the Adult Education Office at 845.331.5050.

Adult Career Education Programming

Computer Workshops & Technology Support

Linux Operating System NEW

Linux is the number ONE operating system for the corporate world.

After completing this course, students are prepared to take TestOut’s Linux Pro certification exam and CompTIA’s Linux+ XK0-004 exams. Students gain experience with hardware & system configuration, system operation & maintenance, security, automation & scripting, and troubleshooting & diagnostics. Exam fees are extra.

Instructor: Kathy Michele

Course Code: IT607-1013CT
Tues. & Thurs.
Oct. 13 through 15 virtual class meetings
5-8 PM
Fee: $529

Welding for Certification

An entry level course to provide the necessary training and instruction in welding safety and health, drawing and welding interpretation, various welding techniques (SMAW, GMAW and more). Tuition includes personal welding equipment. AWS D.1.1 proctored exam fees are extra.

WW112-0120CT
Mon. & Wed.
Jan. 20 - April 7
6-9 PM
Fee: $1,499

WW112-0119CT
Tues. & Thurs.
Jan. 19 - March 30
6-9 PM
Fee: $1,499

Adult Cosmetology

New cohort is forming for a mid-October start into the exciting world of beauty enhancement. Our 1,000-hour program prepares you for the NYS licensure and offers the opportunity to learn and practice in a relaxed clinical experience. Gain the competency and confidence to work in today’s modern salon setting by practicing cutting, shaping, tinting and styling, and so much more. Instruction is available for full- time (12 month commitment) or part-time (24 month commitment) participation.

Anticipated Cohort Start Date: October 13, 2020

Tuition: $8,999 plus additional kit fee of $800

Call Patricia Dingman at 845.331.5050 to schedule an admissions interview with facility tour. Tuition payment plans are negotiated by appointment only. Registration fees are due prior to September 29.

Child Development Associate (Non-Degree) Program

Our program is recognized by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition as fulfilling the formal 120-hour educational requirements toward earning the national CDA credential. Required textbook can be purchased here. Our new hybrid format will allow for distance learning plus a monthly meet-up with your instructor which will be scheduled for one Saturday per month starting in October 2020.

Course Code: MR102-0915CT
Tues. & Thurs.
Sept. 15 through 40 sessions
5:30-8:30 PM
Fee: $1,399

Electrical Apprentice Program

This five-year program has been designed to meet the mandated requirements for related instruction in New York State registered Electrical Apprentice Program. Students will receive in-excess of 180 hour of instruction per year for 900 hours over five years while attending classes two nights per week from September (anticipated) to June. Classes offer both theory and limited hands-on practical training.

Course Code: EAP-2021CT
Mon. & Wed.
Sept 14 through 68 sessions
6-9 PM
Fee: $2,968 (first year students)

For detailed course requirements and program orientation dates, call 845.331.5050, ext. 3214 or email Carolyn Detweiler.

HVAC (Air Conditioning & Oil Heat)

Two distinct training opportunities exist for students who are interested in either Air Conditioning for Certification and/or the Oil Heat Technician training. Detail course description are found on the Ulster BOCES registration page by key word or by course code.

Course Code: TR101-0112CT
Tues. & Thurs.
Jan. 12 through 26 sessions
5:30-9:30 PM
Fee: $1,899

Course Code: TR102-0112CT
Tues. & Thurs.
Jan. 12-28 (Theory portion)
5:30-9:30 PM
THEN
Mon. & Wed.
Feb. 1 through 22 sessions (Lab portion)
5:30-9:30 PM
Fee: $1,999

Surgical Technologist (Fall 2021)

Recruitment Maximum Enrollment: 22

Let us help you find your new career training! Recruiting for the Fall 2021 school year. The Ulster BOCES Adult Education department offers dynamic opportunities inviting students to advance in this high-demand occupation. Our national accredited training is designed to be hands-on, work-oriented and lead to gainful employment in a career you can be proud of. A Surgical Technologist is an allied health professional who works closely with surgeons, anesthesiologist, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel delivering patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities during all aspects of a surgical procedure.

Ulster BOCES Adult Education Post-Secondary Programs are accredited through the Council on Occupational Education.

Phone: 770.396.3896 or 800.917.2081
Fax: 770.396.3790

Personal Care (Nurse) Assistant

Students are trained in many aspects of providing service with an emphasis on developing good patient care. Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) are helping older adults in their daily living activities. PCAs assist individuals with disabilities, chronic illness, or cognitive impairment, typically in a non-medical setting.

Note: The Nursing Assistant training will commence once the on-site mandatory clinical training experience has been approved for re-entry into local long-term care facilities.

For admissions information, call 845.331.5050 and ask for Carolyn Detweiler.

Course Code: PC101-0914CT
Mon., Tues., Wed. & Thurs.
Sept. 14 through 19 sessions
2:30-6:30 PM
Fee: $999

Course Code: PC101-1026CT
Mon., Tues., Wed. & Thurs.
Oct. 26 through 19 sessions
2:30-6:30 PM
Fee: $999

Medical Office/Receptionist NEW

There are excellent job opportunities in the healthcare field for medical receptionist. The medical receptionist program provides the student with the basis of administrative procedures provided in medical office. Through a combination of theory and practical application, the student will become proficient in administrative skills, such as telephone techniques, patient scheduling, records management, letter writing, financial records and billing, as well as other methods of records management. This will be a 120-hour virtual learning course commitment, with a monthly Saturday in-person session to review hands on skills.

Course Code: HM107-0915CT
Tues. & Thurs.
Sept. 15 through 40 sessions
5:30-8:30 PM
Fee: $1,399

Adult Literacy: TASC™ Test Assessing Secondary Completion

Ulster BOCES is the testing site for TASC™

Test Locations:

Career & Technical Center
319 Broadway
Port Ewen, NY 12466
(3:30 PM arrival time for both days)

Ellenville Learning Center
105 Center Street
Ellenville, NY 12428
(8:30 AM arrival time for both days)

TASC™ applications (and up-to-date scheduled exams) can be found here.

For more information about the TASC™ exam, call 845.331.5050, ext. 2243.