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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.

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: The Liberal Arts: Humanities and Social Sciences A.A. program prepares students for academic success in baccalaureate transfer programs in liberal arts disciplines. By offering students courses that reflect a diverse set of global and cultural perspectives, the program expects students to explore and reflect on human experience.

  • Key Courses:

    • Literature and Writing

    • World History

    • Various Elective Options

  • Potential Careers:

    • Art Teacher

    • Public Relations Specialist

    • Writer/Editor

    • Historian

    • Counselor

  • Career Cluster:

    Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications, Education, Human Services

  • Program Link: Liberal Arts: Humanities and Social Sciences A.A.

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.