Academic Programs

Accounting is the means by which a company or organization communicates its financial information. It is for this reason many call it the "language of business."

The automotive technology program offers life-long learning opportunities to continually increase skills in the automotive industry and utilize the latest tools and equipment.

Today’s business world is constantly changing, challenged by national and global financial transformations and legislative, social, ethical, and environmental changes. People who earn business administration degrees and learn to effectively navigate this changing business world develop great potential for high earning power and a lifetime employment opportunities.

The Communication Media Arts degree offers hands-on experience in audio, video and digital multimedia. Second-year students are encouraged to write, produce, direct, and edit video, audio and multimedia projects. RCC’s curriculum will provide students with a multicultural appreciation of the role of media technologies in a global society.

Studying speech and communication can ultimately lead to careers in speech and language therapy, speech communication education, law, business, or journalism. This program will provide students with the necessary liberal arts and specialized courses needed for transfer to a four-year institution. Students who enroll in the program can choose a discipline in performance, speech pathology, communication theory or journalism.

The need for innovative programmers and developers to design and build increasingly sophisticated and capable computer information systems continues to grow. For those who enjoy challenge, logic, systems, and technology, the field offers rewarding careers for developers who initiate and design software programs, and programmers who create the instructions (code). The AS degree in Computer Information Systems is meant for students who want to work in the field of software engineering, computer programming or program development. Students who complete the degree will be prepared to transfer to a four-year institution to continue their education and attain their career goals.

The program provides students with the skills required for computer end-user support in hardware, operating systems, and applications used in today’s businesses.

Criminal Justice and the protection of our nation’s critical infrastructure are fast-growing fields. The associate degree in Criminal Justice provides instruction in the area of law enforcement, allowing the student to understand the workings of the criminal justice system.

The Cyber Security degree program provides students with a strong foundation in computers and networking with emphasis on security. Course are aligned with industry-recognized certifications in operating systems, ethical hacking, computer hardware and software, network infrastructure configuration, security, wireless, as well as the skills required to defend networks and devices against cyber attacks.

With a combination of liberal arts and general education, plus a rigorous concentration in mathematics, physics, chemistry and basic engineering courses, RCC’s program thoroughly prepares students for transfer to four-year colleges.

Entrepreneurs developing small businesses are the driving force in an economy.

The AS Environmental Science degree is designed for students who want to study current environmental problems using multidisciplinary, solutions-based approaches within the greater context of sustainability, environmental justice, and management.

If you have a passion for art and design, a Fine Arts degree program at RCC is the perfect fit for you. With a curriculum that includes courses in studio art, art history, digital art, drawing and painting, sculpture and ceramics, printmaking, and 2D Design, you'll develop a well-rounded understanding of the visual arts.

Our Graphic Design degree program has two tracks that prepare students for a career in the creative arts, covering a broad range of topics such as typography, branding, motion graphics, illustration, user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design, web and print design, multimedia design, and animation, among others.

This program will prepare students for further study in healthcare fields. The design of the program provides a strong foundation in both math and science as well as core courses covering a variety of healthcare related concepts that are integral for a successful career in today’s challenging healthcare settings. Additionally, students will obtain a broad knowledge base from SUNY General Education requirements. Students who complete the program will be prepared to transfer so they can seamlessly pursue a bachelor’s degree in their chosen field.

Histotechnology is a unique, specialized and highly important area within the medical laboratory sciences. Its focus is on the preservation of tissue and the preparation of microscopic slides for use by pathologists for patient diagnosis and treatment.

The Hospitality and Culinary Arts program offers preparation in the fields of culinary arts, restaurant management, and hotel management.

With a Human Performance Studies degree, students choose between 3 tracks: Physical Education, Exercise and Sports Science or Sports and Recreation Leadership. The program allows students to transfer to a four-year institution and major in areas such as Exercise Science, Physical Education, Fitness/Wellness, Sports Management, Recreation, and other related fields.

What is the value of a Humanities Degree? According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (2018), the skills of college graduates that employers value most are written communication, problem-solving, and the ability to work in a team—traits that the School of Arts and Humanities helps each student develop and refine. 

International business majors develop the skills to thrive in the ever-changing global economy.

The Associate of Science (AS) degree in Legal Studies program will prepare students for careers in the legal industry, working under the supervision of attorneys. The goal of both the Legal Studies degree and Paralegal Studies certificate program is to prepare students to become entry-level paralegals.

Marketing matches a company's products and services to customers who want to purchase these products.

Computer and information sciences are critical to innovation in nearly all fields and to the operation of business, institution, organization and agency. Essentially the world works on computers. Studying Computer Science empowers you to solve complex, challenging problems, enabling you to make a positive difference in the world. Computers are everywhere so understanding them puts you in charge of your world.

The science department and its related degrees helps students develop critical knowledge in the areas of biology, chemistry, or physics. Our courses help students develop research skills, an understanding of the scientific method and how to solve problems. Through the coursework students complete, they will understand the use of technology in research, learning, direct investigation and experimental analysis. Students will also investigate the role and responsibility of the scientific community in the solution to global problems.

RCC Nursing Program graduates receive excellent preparation for NCLEX-RN with close to 100% pass rate. The Nursing Program may be completed in two years or students can attend part time and complete the program at their convenience.  Nursing applications are accepted twice annually. Graduates can transfer almost anywhere to obtain their BSN degree.

Occupational Therapy is a health and rehabilitation profession that helps people attain or regain more productive, satisfying or independent lives in their chosen occupations.

Our Photography degree program offers a comprehensive education in both digital and traditional photography, including film photography and the black-and-white darkroom. Students will learn photography techniques, such as studio and natural lighting, and master Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom for digital editing.

Public health professionals work within a variety of settings, including state and local health departments, hospitals, workplace wellness programs, government agencies, educational institutions, research organizations, and international development agencies. The two-year Associate in Science (AS) degree, is designed specifically for students to transfer to the appropriate upper-level college or university of their choice, where they can complete a bachelor s degree in public health or a related field of study.

The degree tracks within the Social and Behavioral Sciences focus on political science, psychology and sociology, and the courses lay the foundation for more specialized and advanced areas in a baccalaureate program.

Providing future generations with a quality education is the most important role that teachers play in our society today. This important career choice offers opportunities for professional service as well as tremendous personal satisfaction.

Visual and Performing artists can inspire, teach, entertain or move us. Using words, images or the unspoken language of dance and music, performing artists can create a bridge of imagination that brings people together. Studying Visual and Performing Arts helps develop self-expression, self-discipline, and builds confidence, creativity and communication skills. Students choose a concentration in either General Studies, Music, Theater, or Cinema and Film Studies and can explore a range of styles and genres.