Humanities and Social Sciences

SUNY Adirondack offers many areas of study in our Liberal Arts and Sciences track. SUNY Adirondack's Humanities and Social Science degree program provides a diverse education. Students choose from literature, philosophy, history, economics, fine arts, theater and psychology.

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Humanities and Social Sciences

Humanities and Social Sciences

Humanities and Social Sciences

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See the world and earn college credits

Embark on an international expedition and earn three to four credits. Learn about other cultures, then travel to experience them for yourself. INT courses include one- or two-week trips during college breaks for students to engage in other cultures.

International Education
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Go Far, Right Here

Major in one of the following associate degree programs at SUNY Adirondack and transfer seamlessly to a bachelor’s program: Liberal Arts Humanities and Social Sciences, concentration in Psychology » Psychology • Criminal Justice: Police Science » Criminal Justice • Liberal Arts Humanities and Social Sciences » Human Development and Family Relations

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Start here, go anywhere

This program provides students with new ways of interpreting and experiencing the world. Students see diversity in societies around the world as they gain invaluable skills.

This program prepares students for further education and careers in fields that include:
  • international business
  • health care
  • politics
  • art history
  • education
  • and more

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Humanities and Social Sciences

Communication, thinking for yourself and problem-solving are the core of this program. Scientific methods, artistic expression, literature, psychology and sociology give context to human experience. You may find answers to what drives our professional and personal lives. Focused courses in the arts, world languages and theater enhance your learning experience on campus.

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Arts, Media & Culture

Arts, Media & Culture provides you with the skills necessary to turn your love of creativity into a successful career.

Associated Programs
  • Broadcast Media Production
  • Culinary and Baking Arts
  • Culinary Arts
  • Culinary certificate
  • & more...
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Business

Start your business career — in accounting, hospitality, agribusiness or as an entrepreneur — at SUNY Adirondack.

Associated Programs
  • Accounting
  • Agricultural Business
  • Business Administration
  • Entrepreneurship & Business Management certificate
  • & more...
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Health Sciences

SUNY Adirondack's Health Sciences pathway prepares students for the college's rigorous Nursing degree program, and other careers in the booming health care industry.

Associated Programs
  • Nursing
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Humanities and Social Sciences

SUNY Adirondack offers many areas of study in our Liberal Arts and Sciences track. SUNY Adirondack's Humanities and Social Science degree program provides a diverse education. Students choose from literature, philosophy, history, economics, fine arts, theater and psychology.

Associated Programs
  • Creative Writing
  • Criminal Justice: Police Science
  • Criminal Justice: Substance Abuse Services
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities and Social Science — Individual Studies
  • & more...
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Math and Science

SUNY Adirondack's Liberal Arts: Math and Science program provides a diverse education. Math and Science students are creative thinkers who generate new ideas.

Associated Programs
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math and Science
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math and Science — Adolescence Education Mathematics concentration
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math and Science — Health Education concentration
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math and Science — Mathematics concentration
  • & more...
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Technology, Engineering and Computer Science

SUNY Adirondack offers several programs within TECS, to ensure you develop the skills you need for a successful career in these diverse fields.

Associated Programs
  • Computer Science
  • Engineering Science
  • Information Technology: Computer Networking
  • Information Technology: Cybersecurity
  • & more...
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1+1 programs

SUNY Adirondack teams with other SUNY institutions to offer 1+1 programs. SUNY Adirondack offers the first year of a degree program, then students transfer to another college to finish an associate degree.

Associated Programs
  • Environmental and Resource Conservation 1+1 program
  • Forest Tech 1+1 program
  • Histotechnician 1+1 program
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