School of Business

Cayuga’s School of Business is dedicated to providing quality instruction, personal attention, and relevant learning experiences for all students who wish to gain the confidence and skills they need to start their business career or earn a foundation in business theory and practice for further study.

Cayuga’s hands-on approach, small class sizes, individualized instruction, experienced faculty, and commitment to student success make Cayuga unique.

School of Health Sciences

Cayuga offers the perfect start for students passionate about the field of medicine. Whether you have a specific goal in mind or would like to learn more before committing to a particular career path, Cayuga gives you everything you’ll need to make an informed decision about your future.

Each of the seven concentrations is tailor-made for seamless transfer to prominent medical programs, such as those at SUNY Upstate Medical University and Northeast College of Health Sciences.

These institutions will accept all 64 credits from Cayuga’s Health Sciences program, putting you on the fast track to the health career you’ve always dreamed of.

At Cayuga Community College, our Nursing program is designed to prepare you for a successful entry into the profession. With a comprehensive curriculum and hands-on training, you'll be equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary for a rewarding career in Nursing.

School of Media and the Arts

Cayuga provides exceptional opportunities for students ready to explore, create, perform, and communicate. Our School of Media and the Arts offers degree opportunities, including AAS, AS, and certificates.

As soon as you choose a degree program, you’ll begin to concentrate your studies in a specific area and shape your education to increase the depth and breadth of your study.

School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Math

Cayuga’s School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) school provides an experiential approach to learning that promotes creative problem-solving and is based on learning through inquiry. With small classes and hands-on labs, students and faculty explore how things work and study innovative ways to make them work better.

There are opportunities to explore our natural world and the physical sciences, to learn about the evolving technology that drives business and industry, and to appreciate the mathematics that describes it all. 

Cayuga can be your start to a rewarding career where you can use critical thinking STEM skills in a wide range of fields.

School of Social Sciences and Education

Degree opportunities in our School of Social Sciences and Education include the Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Applied Science degrees and one-year certificate programs. As soon as you choose a degree program, you’ll begin to concentrate your studies in a specific area and shape your education to increase depth and breadth of study.

The Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York has authorized Cayuga Community College to grant the Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate in Science (A.S.), and Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees.

Cayuga’s degree programs are registered with the New York State Department of Education (the number in parentheses following the program title represents the New York State Education Department HEGIS code). You may need to attend evening or online classes to complete a degree program as outlined in this catalog.

Each degree program listed in this catalog complies with state-mandated General Education requirements. These requirements apply to all students who matriculated in these programs as of fall 2001 or later. Students who entered before fall 2001 should contact their division chair to ascertain how these changes will affect their chosen program of study.

If you wish to transfer after completing your degree at Cayuga, be advised that certain upper-division college programs may require basic preparation in the liberal arts and sciences, mathematics, science, and business. According to the Board of Regents for the State of New York, at least three-quarters of the credits for an AA degree, one-half of the credits for an AS degree, and one-third of the credits for an AAS degree must be in liberal arts and sciences.

Career information is available in publications such as the Occupational Outlook Handbook and other sources in the Centers for Student Engagement and Academic Advisement and the College Library. For assistance with planning, you should also contact the Coordinator for Transfer and Articulation in the Centers for Student Engagement and Academic Advisement.

Associate in Arts (A.A.)

The Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be appropriate if you plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree and you desire basic liberal arts and science courses rather than specific career preparation. You should select elective courses in the A.A. program according to the requirements of your intended transfer institution and major field of study. You may want to apply for Honors study if you show strong academic ability.

Cayuga offers A.A. degree programs in:

Associate in Science (A.S.)

The Associate in Science (A.S.) degree may be appropriate if you plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree and desire a focus on science, mathematics, engineering science, computer science, or business administration. You should select elective courses in the AS program according to the requirements of your intended transfer institution and major field of study. You may want to apply for Honors study if you show strong academic ability.

Cayuga offers A.S. degree programs in:

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)

The Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree may be appropriate if you are looking to prepare for immediate entry into a particular career field.

Cayuga offers A.A.S. degree programs in:

Qualifications For a Degree

To qualify for a degree from Cayuga, you must:

  • Matriculate and complete the degree requirements (including General Education) with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0. You are matriculated if you have been formally accepted as a candidate for a degree program.
  • Earn at least 50% of the credit hours at Cayuga. Exceptions to this policy may be made in keeping with intercollegiate articulations or other inter-organizational agreements.
  • Be recommended by the faculty for the degree.
  • Apply for Graduation in MyCayuga at least one semester before graduation to allow sufficient time to determine graduation eligibility. Failure to apply will not preclude the college from awarding a degree to students who have completed all requirements.
  • Satisfy all financial obligations at the time of graduation.

A prior felony conviction may hinder a student’s ability to enroll in a course or complete the requirements of certain academic programs and/or meet the criteria for licensure required by certain professions.