Herkimer College graduates offered guaranteed admission to SUNY Empire’s Bachelor’s Degree in Security Studies under new transfer agreement
Program Prepares Graduates for Careers in Homeland Security, Emergency Management, and Law Enforcement
SUNY Empire State College and Herkimer County Community College today announced a new partnership that allows eligible graduates of Herkimer College’s cybersecurity and digital forensics program to transfer seamlessly to SUNY Empire’s new bachelor of science in security studies program, allowing them to complete their bachelor’s degree in less time at lower cost.
SUNY Empire announced the first fully accredited, online bachelor’s degree program in security studies within the SUNY system last month, and enrollment is currently open for the fall semester. The program responds to the growing need for experts in the fields of emergency management, disaster relief, and law enforcement. It prepares students to meet the complex security challenges of the 21st century, including terrorism, climate change, privacy, and homeland security. Herkimer College graduates, having studied criminal justice information security, cyber intelligence, and computer forensics, will be well-prepared to transition to SUNY Empire and continue their studies in the Mohawk Valley.
The agreement allows incoming students to transfer as many as 79 lower-division credits to SUNY Empire, more than half of the 124 credits required to earn a bachelor’s degree, saving students valuable time while reducing tuition costs. The partnership also waives the registration fee and provides a $100 presidential transfer scholarship.
SUNY Empire has welcomed more than 570 graduates from Herkimer College in the last 13 years, many seeking bachelor’s degrees in business, management and economics, human services, and human development.
“With SUNY Empire and Herkimer College working together, students of the Mohawk Valley can earn their bachelor’s degrees faster, at lower cost, and with a flexible online model that fits their busy lives,” said SUNY Empire State College President Jim Malatras. “This is a great opportunity for students looking to make a difference in the world by learning to manage and address the complex threats facing our society. Thank you to President McColgin for sharing SUNY Empire’s mission to make a college education more accessible and affordable for students at any stage of life or learning.”
“We are focused on creating new, innovative programs and partnerships that ensure all individuals have access to affordable opportunities,” said Herkimer County Community College President Cathleen McColgin. “We are proud to have entered into yet another transfer agreement with our long-time partner SUNY Empire State College ensuring a generous acceptance of credits toward a bachelor’s degree for graduates of our cybersecurity and digital forensics program.”
SUNY Empire recently extended its fall application deadline to August 10 in recognition of the additional challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
SUNY Empire State College President Jim Malatras and Herkimer County Community College President Cathleen McColgin finalized the agreement during a virtual signing ceremony. To view pictures from today’s event, please click here.