We know how challenging it can be to juggle work, family, activities and personal time. At SUNY Oswego through our innovative programs we can help you reach academic goals while maintaining your busy life. We’ll can help you find the resources and information affording and achieving your college degree while managing the challenges of family and career.

In the Classroom

Partnering with other SUNY schools, Oswego is able to provide undergraduate degree programs to north country students. Classroom courses for the north country student often meet at Jefferson Community College or Fort Drum. A typical north country student takes one night course during the evening a week and one via the internet with time flexibility. Full-time students can arrange schedules with a minimum of travel to the SUNY Oswego main campus.

Internet learning

A portion of the North Country student learning experience will take place online for most students, in the convenience of your own home, provided you have a computer and access to the internet. Whether it is your desktop PC or a laptop when you travel, you may study in a virtual classroom at any time, night or day. This allows for student flexibility in classroom assignments and discussions while saving the hassle of travel, finding parking, or arranging for childcare.

SUNY Oswego offers opportunities to the North Country in the following areas:

Business Administration

• Management practices and concepts of modern business organizations applicable today
• Basic business core subjects such as leadership, management, accounting, marketing, law and finance
• Credit review for previous coursework
• Careers in management, banking, sales, and marketing

Public Justice

• Course work toward a degree that would include in-depth study in your area of interest with supervised fieldwork
• Specialized areas including criminal justice, human services, and legal services that may lead to careers in law enforcement, forensics, the courts, and community service agencies
• The criminal justice system from perspectives of anthropological, legal, historical, philosophical, psychological and sociological
• Local field experience opportunities available

Vocational Teacher Preparation (Online)

• Convert your real world experience to up to 30 course credits in business, health care occupations, agriculture, family and consumer science, technical and trade areas into careers as NYS certified occupational trade teachers
• New York State Teacher Certification
• Add more value to your current position by adding certification in your current or related field

Online Broadcasting (BRC) Program

• Degree completion program for coursework in TV or radio
• Available for full-time or part-time students
• All classes taken in the online environment
• Leads to careers in radio, TV, cable, film, and mass media

Taking the First Step Towards Bachelors Degree

We can advise about program requirements, evaluate your transfer credit, discuss your financial aid availability, and answer your questions to get your started. SUNY Oswego is committed to your academic and personal success.

Contact the SUNY Oswego North Country Coordinator at 315.773.9007 or email ced@oswego.edu

Graduate Programs in the North Country

Students interested in SUNY Oswego’s MBA program, Human Services/Community Counseling, or Vocational Teacher Preparation may access courses at Oswego’s main campus, in the North Country, or online. Selected courses are offered on a rotating basis in the North Country. Students should check with their advisor regarding course and program planning.

For general information about graduate programs in the North Country, students may contact 315.773.9007 or stop by the Education Center at Fort Drum. For application materials, graduate catalogs, and specific program information, student should call 315.312.3692 or write:

Office of Graduate Studies
610 Culkin Hall
SUNY Oswego
Oswego, NY, 13126

Visit the office of graduate studies on the web site for more information.