Social Science
Understand human behavior, society and culture, preparing you for a career in psychology, sociology and political science, among other fields.
Social Science
Humanities and Social Sciences
"My time at SUNY Adirondack gave me a really great opportunity to carve a pathway for what I do now."
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.
Go far, right here
Major in one of the following associate degree programs at SUNY Adirondack and transfer seamlessly to a bachelor’s program at SUNY Plattsburgh at Queensbury: 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
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
Explore Careers
Discover majors and in-demand careers and education based on your interests!
Catherine Basila
- Distinguished professor of Psychology
Mark Dragoni
- Assistant professor of European History
Valerie Haskins
- Professor of Anthropology and Archaeology
Anna Hill
- Associate professor of Sociology
Wendy Johnston
- Associate professor of Political Science; Chair of Social Sciences Division
- SUNY Adirondack delegate to the Faculty Council of Community Colleges; chair of the Faculty Council Governance Committee
Joanne Malkani
- Professor of Psychology
Jon R. McCarthy
- Assistant professor of Sociology
- Criminal Justice Program academic advisor
John Pennachio
- Distinguished professor of Psychology/Sociology
Evan Sullivan
- Assistant professor of European History
Lydia Treadway
- Professor of Psychology & Substance Abuse Services
Alan Wishart
- Assistant professor of Criminal Justice
Academic Affairs
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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.
- Broadcast Media Production
- Culinary and Baking Arts
- Culinary Arts
- Culinary certificate
- & more...
Business
Start your business career — in accounting, hospitality, agribusiness or as an entrepreneur — at SUNY Adirondack.
- Accounting
- Agricultural Business
- Business Administration
- Entrepreneurship & Business Management certificate
- & more...
English
Explore diverse opportunities in writing, literature and communication, preparing you for careers in education, publishing, media and beyond.
- Creative Writing
- Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities and Social Sciences
- Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities and Social Sciences — English concentration
- Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities and Social Sciences — Adolescence Education English concentration
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.
- Nursing
Mathematics
Build a strong foundation in problem-solving and analytical thinking, preparing you for careers in education, engineering, data science and more.
- 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 — Mathematics concentration
Science
Explore the wonders of the natural world and prepare for a career in health care, research, environmental science and cutting-edge technology.
- Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math and Science
- Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math and Science — Health Education concentration
- Outdoor Education
- Physical Education Studies
Social Science
Understand human behavior, society and culture, preparing you for a career in psychology, sociology and political science, among other fields.
- Criminal Justice: Police Science
- Criminal Justice: Substance Abuse Services
- Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities and Social Sciences
- Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities and Social Sciences — Anthropology concentration
- & more...
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.
- Computer Science
- Engineering Science
- Information Technology: Computer Networking
- Information Technology: Cybersecurity
- & more...
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.
- Environmental and Resource Conservation 1+1 program
- Forest Tech 1+1 program
- Histotechnician 1+1 program