Empire State College
Encyclopedia
Empire State College, one of the thirteen arts and science colleges
of the State University of New York
, is a multi-site institution offering associate
, bachelor's
, and master's degree
s. It is primarily oriented towards the adult learner
. The Center for Distance Learning is available for students throughout the world, who can earn an undergraduate degree completely online.
The College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
. Empire State College administrative offices are located in Saratoga Springs, New York
.
, extensive transfers of credits
from other universities, knowledge gained through independent studies
, standardized evaluations
, and the opportunity to design one's own degree with an academic advisor
or mentor.
Empire State College's Center for International Programs also has special programs for students in Lebanon
, Czech Republic
, and Greece
. International students pay the same tuition fees when studying online as in-state students. It also has arranged learning opportunities with UAW-Ford University
, United Steelworkers of America, Corporate Noncredit Training, eArmyU, Navy College Program and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
(Local Union #3).
Liberal arts college
A liberal arts college is one with a primary emphasis on undergraduate study in the liberal arts and sciences.Students in the liberal arts generally major in a particular discipline while receiving exposure to a wide range of academic subjects, including sciences as well as the traditional...
of the State University of New York
State University of New York
The State University of New York, abbreviated SUNY , is a system of public institutions of higher education in New York, United States. It is the largest comprehensive system of universities, colleges, and community colleges in the United States, with a total enrollment of 465,000 students, plus...
, is a multi-site institution offering associate
Associate's degree
An associate degree is an undergraduate academic degree awarded by community colleges, junior colleges, technical colleges, and bachelor's degree-granting colleges and universities upon completion of a course of study usually lasting two years...
, bachelor's
Bachelor's degree
A bachelor's degree is usually an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts for three or four years, but can range anywhere from two to six years depending on the region of the world...
, and master's degree
Master's degree
A master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice...
s. It is primarily oriented towards the adult learner
Adult learner
Adult learner or mature learner is a term used to describe any person socially accepted as an adult who is in a learning process, whether it is formal education, informal learning, or corporate-sponsored learning.Adult learners are considered distinct from child learners due...
. The Center for Distance Learning is available for students throughout the world, who can earn an undergraduate degree completely online.
The College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools is a voluntary, peer-based, non-profit association dedicated to educational excellence and improvement through peer evaluation and accreditation...
. Empire State College administrative offices are located in Saratoga Springs, New York
Saratoga Springs, New York
Saratoga Springs, also known as simply Saratoga, is a city in Saratoga County, New York, United States. The population was 26,586 at the 2010 census. The name reflects the presence of mineral springs in the area. While the word "Saratoga" is known to be a corruption of a Native American name, ...
.
Orientation
Many of the undergraduate degrees offered by Empire State College are "individualized" as opposed to the more traditional degree programs. The college offers flexible programs, including distance educationDistance education
Distance education or distance learning is a field of education that focuses on teaching methods and technology with the aim of delivering teaching, often on an individual basis, to students who are not physically present in a traditional educational setting such as a classroom...
, extensive transfers of credits
Transfer credit
Transfer credit, credit transfer, or advanced standing are the terms used by colleges and universities for the procedure of granting credit to a student for educational experiences or courses undertaken at another institution....
from other universities, knowledge gained through independent studies
Independent study
Independent study is a form of education offered by many high schools, colleges, and other educational institutions around the world. It is sometimes referred to as directed study...
, standardized evaluations
Standardized test
A standardized test is a test that is administered and scored in a consistent, or "standard", manner. Standardized tests are designed in such a way that the questions, conditions for administering, scoring procedures, and interpretations are consistent and are administered and scored in a...
, and the opportunity to design one's own degree with an academic advisor
Academic advising
Academic advising, based in the teaching and learning mission of higher education, is a series of intentional interactions with a curriculum, a pedagogy, and a set of student learning outcomes...
or mentor.
Empire State College's Center for International Programs also has special programs for students in Lebanon
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
, Czech Republic
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
, and Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
. International students pay the same tuition fees when studying online as in-state students. It also has arranged learning opportunities with UAW-Ford University
UAW-Ford University
The UAW-Ford University is a program designed and implemented by the University of Michigan under contract with the National Program Center of the United Auto Workers Union and Ford Motor Company. Its goal is to facilitate the college educations of UAW bargained for employees using distance leaning...
, United Steelworkers of America, Corporate Noncredit Training, eArmyU, Navy College Program and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers is a labor union which represents workers in the electrical industry in the United States, Canada, Panama and several Caribbean island nations; particularly electricians, or Inside Wiremen, in the construction industry and linemen and other...
(Local Union #3).
Degree Programs
Undergraduate Programs:
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Graduate Programs:
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Locations
Coordinating Center: Saratoga Springs
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Center for International Programs
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Niagara Frontier
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Genesee Valley
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Central New York
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Northeast
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Hudson Valley
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Metropolitan New York |
Long Island
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Notable alumni
- Amy ArbusAmy ArbusAmy Arbus is a New York City based photographer and is the daughter of actor Allan Arbus and photographer Diane Arbus, and the sister of writer and journalist Doon Arbus....
, photographer - Kenny BarronKenny BarronKenny Barron , is an American jazz pianist. He is the younger brother of tenor saxophonist Bill Barron, and known for his lyrical, adaptive style.-Biography:...
(1978), jazz pianist - Ginny Brown-WaiteGinny Brown-WaiteVirginia "Ginny" Brown-Waite is the former U.S. Representative for , serving from 2003 until 2011. She is a member of the Republican Party....
(1976) US Congresswoman - Dawoud BeyDawoud BeyDawoud Bey is an American photographer renowned for his large-scale color portraits of adolescents and other often marginalized subjects....
(1990), photographer - Alice FultonAlice FultonAlice Fulton is an American author of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction.- Biography :Fulton was born and raised in Troy, New York, the youngest of three daughters. Her father was the proprietor of the historic Phoenix Hotel, and her mother was a visiting nurse. She began writing poetry in high school...
(1978), English professor, winner of the 1991 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation fellowship for poetry - Ann M. Galante (1990), former mayor of Mineola, New YorkMineola, New YorkMineola is a village in Nassau County, New York, USA. The population was 18,799 at the 2010 census. The name is derived from a Native American word meaning a "pleasant place"....
, former Presidential elector - Deborah GregoryDeborah GregoryDeborah Gregory is the author of the popular book series The Cheetah Girls. She is also the producer of the Disney Channel Original Movies The Cheetah Girls and The Cheetah Girls 2 and was an executive producer for The Cheetah Girls: One World....
(1986), author of Cheetah Girls - Bob HerbertBob HerbertRobert “Bob” Herbert is an American journalist op-ed columnist who wrote for The New York Times. His column was syndicated to other newspapers around the country. Herbert frequently writes on poverty, the Iraq war, racism and American political apathy towards race issues...
(1988), New York Times columnist - Kathleen M. JiminoKathleen M. Jimino-Education:Jimino was educated at Catholic Central High School, and Siena College, from where she graduated cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics. Additionally, she received her Master’s degree in Social Policy from Empire State College....
, RensselaerRensselaer County, New YorkRensselaer County is a county in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 159,429. Its name is in honor of the family of Kiliaen van Rensselaer, the original Dutch owner of the land in the area. Its county seat is Troy...
county executiveCounty executiveA county executive is the head of the executive branch of government in a county. This position is common in the United States.The executive may be an elected or an appointed position... - Caroline Kava (1991), film actress (Born on 4th of JulyBorn on the Fourth of July (film)Born on the Fourth of July is a 1989 American film adaptation of the best selling autobiography of the same name by Vietnam War veteran Ron Kovic. Tom Cruise plays Kovic, in a performance that earned him his first Academy Award nomination. Oliver Stone co-wrote the screenplay with Kovic, and also...
, Little NikitaLittle NikitaLittle Nikita is a cult 1988 American drama film directed by Richard Benjamin and starring Sidney Poitier and River Phoenix.-Plot synopsis:...
) - Bernard KerikBernard KerikBernard Bailey "Bernie" Kerik is a former New York City Police Commissioner, Secretary of Homeland Security nominee, and now a federal felon. Kerik was New York City Police Commissioner from 2000 to 2001, under Mayor Rudy Giuliani. In December 2004, President George W. Bush nominated Kerik as...
, former NYPD commissioner under Mayor Rudolph Giuliani - James J. LeCleirJames J. LeCleirJames J. LeCleir was a Major General in the United States Air Force.-Biography:LeCleir was born in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin in 1941. He would attend Empire State College and Troy State University.-Career:...
(1974), U.S. Air Force Major General - James McFaddenJames McFaddenJames McFadden is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Everton.McFadden started his career with Scottish Premier League club Motherwell. He came to prominence in the 2002–03 season by scoring 19 goals and winning the Scottish PFA Young Player of the Year award....
(2009) Razzie Award Winner Worst Costume 2004 - James R. Murphy (2009), author of El Paso: 1850-1950
- Mae Ngai historian, Columbia University
- Alan RachinsAlan RachinsAlan Rachins is an American television actor, best known for his role as Douglas Brackman in L.A. Law, which earned him both Golden Globe and Emmy nominations, as well as for his portrayal of Dharma's hippie father, Larry, on the hit television series, Dharma & Greg...
(1974), television actor - Herb TrimpeHerb TrimpeHerbert W. "Herb" Trimpe Herbert W. "Herb" Trimpe Herbert W. "Herb" Trimpe (b. May 26, 1939, is an American comic book artist and occasional writer, best known for his work on The Incredible Hulk and as the first artist to draw for publication the character Wolverine, who later became a breakout...
(1997) artist on "The Incredible Hulk" comic series - Bob Watson (1999) major league baseball player
- Bob Wilbur, jazz saxophonist
- Cindi Oswald, President, Livingston County Chamber of Commerce, NY.
College presidents
| Name | Tenure |
|---|---|
| James W. Hall | 1971–1998 |
| Joseph B. Moore | March 2000 – June 2007 |
| Kimberly Cline (acting) | June 2007 – October 2007 |
| Joyce Elliott (interim) | October 2007 – July 31, 2008 |
| Alan Davis | August 1, 2008 – |
See also
- University of New York, Tirana
- University of New York, PragueUniversity of New York, PragueThe University of New York in Prague, s.r.o. is an accredited private higher education institution in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. UNYP is a Czech private university with an American name...
- SUNY Learning NetworkSUNY Learning NetworkThe SUNY Learning Network is a system of online courses and online degree programs organized by the State University of New York. The program offers thousands of online courses along with more than 80 online degree programs, including associates, bachelors, and masters degrees. Certificate...
- Non-traditional student