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Why Smart Transfer?

The Smart Transfer program is designed for students planning to attend a four-year institution after high school. Through this program, students earn both a high school diploma and up to 60 college credits in just four years, all while benefiting from a supportive, small-school environment.

Smart Transfer students will engage in a mandatory six-week summer program at SUNY Schenectady as well as have access to after-school support and peer mentorship opportunities throughout the year.

Who should apply?
Students who:

  • Are motivated and demonstrate good attendance.

  • Thrive in a fast-paced classroom environment.

  • Are committed to developing skills like communication, problem-solving, and time management.

Business Administration A.S.

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  • Overview: This program provides students with a comprehensive foundation in business principles, preparing them for transfer to four-year institutions to pursue bachelor's degrees in business-related fields.

  • Key Courses:

    • Financial Accounting

    • Principles of Management

    • Business Law

    • Marketing

  • Potential Careers:

    • Business Analyst

    • Marketing Coordinator

    • Financial Analyst

  • Career Cluster:

    • Business Management and Administration

  • Program Link: Business Administration A.S.

Computer Science A.S.

  • Overview: This program offers a solid foundation in computer science, emphasizing programming, algorithms, and data structures, as well as developing skills in teamwork and oral and written communication. This program is designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a baccalaureate in computer science or software engineering.

  • Key Courses:

    • Introduction to Programming

    • Data Structures

    • Computer Organization

    • Discrete Mathematics

  • Potential Careers:

    • Software Developer

    • Systems Analyst

    • Database Administrator

  • Career Cluster:

    • Information Technology

  • Program Link: Computer Science A.S.

Criminal Justice A.S.

  • Overview: This program prepares students for transfer to bachelor's programs in criminal justice or related fields, providing a foundational understanding of the criminal justice system.

  • Key Courses:

    • Introduction to Criminal Justice

    • Criminology

    • Criminal Law

    • Juvenile Justice

  • Potential Careers:

    • Police Officer

    • Probation Officer

    • Corrections Officer

  • Career Cluster:

    • Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security

  • Program Link: Criminal Justice A.S.

Liberal Arts: Humanities and Social Sciences A.A.

  • Overview: This program offers a broad education in humanities and social sciences, allowing students to concentrate in areas such as art, communication, English, history, or psychology, and is designed for transfer to four-year programs.

  • Concentrations and Key Courses:

Mathematics and Science A.S.

  • Overview: This program provides a solid foundation in mathematics and science, preparing graduates to transfer to baccalaureate programs in disciplines such as mathematics, physical sciences, engineering, or related fields.

  • Key Courses:

    • General Chemistry I & II

    • Calculus I & II

    • Physics I & II

    • Biology I & II

  • Potential Careers:

    • Laboratory Technician

    • Research Assistant

    • Data Analyst

    • Engineering Technician

  • Career Cluster:

    • Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

  • Program Link: Mathematics and Science A.S.

Nutrition A.S.

  • Overview: The Nutrition Associate in Science degree program prepares graduates for acceptance into baccalaureate nutrition programs by providing the coursework required in the first two years of such programs.

  • Key Courses:

    • Introduction to Human Nutrition

    • Biology of the Cell or Biology I

    • Microbiology

    • Anatomy and Physiology I & II

    • Fundamentals of Chemistry or General Chemistry I

    • Statistics

    • Food Science

  • Potential Careers:

    • Dietitian

    • Nutritionist

    • Public Health Educator

    • Food Service Manager

  • Career Cluster:

    • Health Science

Program Link:Nutrition A.S.