SUNY Westchester Community College

Students can pursue transfer-oriented degrees or career-focused programs. Many graduates transfer to four-year colleges, including SUNY schools and private universities.

The main campus in Valhalla features modern classrooms, science labs, a library, and student support services. The college also has satellite locations across Westchester County.

WCC offers clubs, organizations, and athletics. Students can participate in leadership programs, cultural events, and community service activities.

SUNY Westchester Community College (WCC) primarily offers associate degree and certificate programs:

Arts & Design

• Art and Design A.S.: This program provides foundational courses in studio art and design, preparing students for transfer to bachelor’s programs in fields such as Animation, Graphic Design, and Fashion Design.
• Digital Filmmaking A.S.: Focuses on the principles of cinematography and film production, equipping students for further study in Cinematography and related disciplines.

Business & Management

• Business Management A.S.: Offers a comprehensive foundation in business principles, facilitating transfer to bachelor’s programs in Business Administration, Accounting, Marketing, and related fields.
• Accounting A.S.: Provides specialized knowledge in accounting, preparing students for seamless transfer to four-year institutions to pursue advanced studies in Accounting and Finance.

Communications & Media

• Communications and Media Arts A.A.: Covers various aspects of media and communication, laying the groundwork for bachelor’s programs in Communications, Public Relations, and Professional Writing.

Computers & IT

• Computer Science A.S.: Emphasizes programming, algorithms, and systems analysis, preparing students for transfer to bachelor’s programs in Computer Science, Software Development, and related areas.
• Cybersecurity A.A.S.: Focuses on protecting information systems, with potential transfer opportunities for those aiming to pursue bachelor’s degrees in Cybersecurity.

Counseling

• Addiction Counseling A.A.S.: Provides education hours required for credentialing in substance abuse counseling, with pathways to bachelor’s programs in Behavioral Health Science and Substance Abuse Counseling.

Criminal Justice & Law

• Criminal Justice – Police A.A.S.: Prepares students for careers in law enforcement and offers a foundation for bachelor’s programs in Criminal Justice, Criminology, and related fields.

Education & Teaching

• Early Childhood A.A.S.: Focuses on child development and education, serving as a stepping stone to bachelor’s programs in Early Childhood Education and Child Development.
• Liberal Arts and Sciences: Childhood Education A.A.: Designed for students aiming to transfer to four-year institutions to pursue teacher education programs in Elementary and Secondary Education.

Healthcare

• Health Information Technology A.A.S.: Combines healthcare and information technology, preparing students for roles in health data management and potential transfer to bachelor’s programs in Health Information Management.
• Nursing A.A.S.: Prepares students for the NCLEX-RN exam and provides a foundation for those interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Liberal Arts & Humanities

• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Humanities A.A.: Offers a broad education in humanities, facilitating transfer to bachelor’s programs in English, Philosophy, History, and related disciplines.

Natural & Applied Sciences

• Environmental Science A.S.: Provides foundational knowledge in environmental studies, preparing students for further study in Environmental Science and related fields.

Psychology

• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Social Sciences A.A. – Psychology: Focuses on psychological principles and research methods, serving as a pathway to bachelor’s programs in Psychology and its various subfields.

Science & Engineering

• Engineering Science A.S.: Covers fundamental engineering concepts, preparing students for transfer to bachelor’s programs in Mechanical, Electrical, and other engineering disciplines.
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Mathematics and Science A.S.: Emphasizes mathematics and natural sciences, aligning with the first two years of bachelor’s programs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and related fields.

Social Work & Social Sciences

• Human Services A.S.: Prepares students for roles in social services and offers a foundation for bachelor’s programs in Social Work, Sociology, and related areas.