Academics

Schenectady County Community College offers the following Transfer, Career, and Certificate programs:

A transfer degree program enables you to complete the first two years of study for a bachelor's degree program, then transfer to a four-year college or university. SCCC awards the Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree, and the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree. The College’s transfer programs include:

• Aviation Science (A.S.)
• Business Administration (A.S.)
• Computer Science (A.S.)
• Humanities and Social Sciences (A.A.)
• Human Services (A.S.)
• Mathematics and Science (A.S.)
• Performing Arts – Drama (A.S.)
• Performing Arts – Music (A.S.)
• Science (A.S.)
• Teacher Education Transfer (A.S.)

 Career Programs

The Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree and the Associate in Occupational Studies (A.O.S.) degree are career-oriented, preparing students for employment immediately after graduation.  SCCC career programs include:

• Accounting (A.A.S.)
• Business Administration (A.A.S.)
• Chemical Dependency Counseling (A.A.S.)
• Computer Information Systems (A.A.S.)
• Computer Networking and Systems (A.A.S.)
• Criminal Justice (A.A.S.)
• Culinary Arts (A.O.S.)
• Early Childhood (A.A.S.)
• Electrical Technology (A.A.S.)
• Fire Protection Technology (A.A.S.)
• Hotel and Restaurant Management (A.A.S.)
• Human Services (A.A.S.)
• Music/Business (A.A.S.)
• Nanoscale Materials Technology (A.A.S.)
• Paralegal (A.A.S.)
• Tourism and Hospitality Management (A.A.S.)

 Certificate Programs

These short-term skills programs are designed to prepare you for immediate entry into an occupation, or to upgrade your skills. SCCC certificate programs include:

• Assistant Chef
• Computer Desktop Support Specialist
• Computer Support Technology
• Criminal Justice
• Early Childhood
• Fire Science
• General Business
• General Studies
• Health Studies
• Music
• Teaching Assistant
• Tourism, Sales, and Convention Management

 Specialty Programs

The following program is offered in cooperation with Ellis Hospital School of Nursing.

• Nursing (A.S.) Students must apply through Ellis Hospital School of Nursing
• Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Hospitality Management - SUNY College of Technology at Delhi and SCCC partnership.

Academic Support Programs

Academic support for students is offered through preparatory courses in Writing, Reading, Math, and English as a Second Language; the Learning Center; the Math Lab; and Tutor Services.  These programs are offered through the Department of Developmental Studies.

To receive more information about these programs, fill out our Response Form, view our Admissions web page or call our Admissions Office at (518) 381-1366.