Educated Professionals Enhance the Health and Wellness of our Community
We are improving the life-long wellness of our community, not simply through acute care but preventative measures to increase health equity and shape our community’s health and lifestyle choices. Our students receive a quality education and individualized advisement to significantly aid in healthier physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and environmental behaviors.
Degree and Certificate Programs
Associate Degree Programs
- Human Performance Studies (AS)
- Exercise & Sports Science Track
- Physical Education Track
- Sports and Recreation Track
- Nursing (AS)
- Occupational Therapy Assistant (AAS)
- Public Health (AS)
$60,000
Occupational therapy assistant
MEAN WAGE NYS
$57,620
National Mean Wage
$62,930
personal trainer
MEAN WAGE NYS
$39,820
National Mean Wage
CAREER OUTLOOK
Mean, entry-level salary information is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics calculations from May 2018. Entry-level requirements may include a bachelor’s degree.
$87,100
registered nurse
MEAN WAGE NYS
$71,730
National Mean Wage
$73,090
PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER
MEAN WAGE NYS
Our Students Stand Out
The Human Performance Studies program prepared me well to earn a degree from Stony Brook University and to enter the exciting field of athletic training.”
Kimberly Garcia
School of Nursing, Health and Wellness
Clinical Athletic Trainer, New York Presbyterian Medical Group Orthopedics
STUDENT SUCCESS TEAM
We want you to feel supported throughout your experience at RCC. We know that this is a new and exciting time for you, and you might need help figuring it all out. At RCC, you will have a Student Success Team made up of faculty, First Year Seminar(FYS), and Student Success advisors who specialize in the School of Nursing, Health and Wellness.
During your first semester, you will get to know your faculty, FYS, Student Success advisors at RCC. Our Student Success page has more information about how to prepare to see your Student Success Team.
Current Students:
- Choosing Your Classes
- Exploring Career Options
- Transfer Preparedness
- Wellness
- Tutoring
- Other Support Service Referrals
Admissions Virtual Sessions
Join one of our live Admissions Virtual Sessions to find out more about RCC, the benefits of a community college and how to apply to the College, financial aid, student activities and so much more.
Upcoming Program Info Sessions
- August 10, 2021 at 3 pm – Nursing Info Session
- August 10, 2021 at 5 pm – Occupational Therapy Assistant Info Session
- August 27, 2021 at 11 am – Nursing Info Session
Contact
Dean:
Dr. Kathleen Hopkins
[email protected]
School Office:
Technology Center,
Room 8201
NursingHealthAndWellness
@sunyrockland.edu
Phone: 845-574-4222
