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Briarcliffe College

Briarcliffe College is a career focused school with two campuses in Long Island, New York. Its computer and technology programs undergo constant review to ensure that they provide an education in the skills that are most in demand by employers. This process, combined with hands-on education, produces graduates who are ready to start or advance their careers.

Many of the school's instructors are industry professionals in the areas they teach. The school offers day, evening, and weekend classes, tutoring assistance if necessary, and a career services office that provides job placement assistance for students and graduates.

Degree Programs

Computer Service Technician Diploma

This program teaches students how to maintain and troubleshoot a variety of computer hardware and peripherals.

Learn more about the Computer Service Technician diploma program at Briarcliffe College Patchogue, LI campus

Computer Programming Certificate

Students learn programming skills for front-end and back-end systems, including C, Visual Basic, and Java. The program also includes coursework designed to improve the student's communications and professional skills.

Learn more about the Computer Programming Certificate from Briarcliffe College, Patchogue

Bachelor of Information Technology: Computer Networking and Telecommunications Concentration

This program is designed to help the graduate prepare for careers in computers, networks, and telecommunications. In addition to core IT coursework, students learn to design and manage computer networks, work with wireless networks, and integrate voice and data communications. Coursework also includes management topics, including vendor selection and telecom policy.

Learn more about the Information Technology degree at the Bethpage, Long Island campus

Bachelor of Information Technology: Applied Computer Programming Concentration

This program will help graduates land positions in the areas of programming, software engineering or database development. In addition to core information technology coursework including networking and web server administration, students learn to program in Visual Basic, C++ and Java. They also learn to program database applications and technical writing.

Learn more about the Information Technology degree at the Bethpage, Long Island campus

Admissions and Financial Aid

Prior to enrollment, students must have received a high school diploma or G.E.D. The college will, under certain conditions, accept transfer credits from other institutions. It has an Office of Adult Admissions for those working students who want to advance their careers.

The admission process at Briarcliffe college can be started by clicking on the link to the campus you want to attend, above, and filling out an information request form. An admissions representative will be able to answer any questions about the College, its campuses, and its programs. Briarcliffe College participates in many financial aid programs, including Pell grants and the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP).

Briarcliffe College - Bethpage
1055 Stewart Avenue
Bethpage, NY 11714

Briarcliffe College - Patchogue
225 West Main Street
Patchogue, NY 11772

Briarcliffe College does not guarantee employment or salary.