Future Students

Our specialized programs in Urban Horticulture offer a unique blend of core traditional techniques with the latest cutting-edge technology. Our degree options are for people who are passionate about soil and seed, blooming flowers, sustainable practices, and creative landscape designs. Individuals looking to grow strong roots in the regional green industry should start here.

• BT Horticultural Technology Management
• AAS General Horticulture
• AAS Landscape Development
• Minor Ornamental Horticulture
• Certificate Ornamental Horticulture

Our focus is on the design and construction of structures and spaces that are ecologically sustainable and environmentally safe. Our programs have a strong relationship to local construction companies, providing applied learning opportunities in the design and construction of office buildings, shopping centers, schools, and health care facilities. Career opportunities exist in the public and private spaces of where people live, work, and play. The boom in new construction in the region is expected to continue into the future.

• BS Architectural Engineering Technology
• BS Civil Engineering Technology

You may also be interested in BS Construction Management Engineering Technology. 

The aviation industry offers exciting and diverse career opportunities. FSC can help individuals “earn their wings” or enter a career in a non-flight area of this fast-moving industry. FSC is the largest collegiate flight school in the Northeast Region and the only SUNY school to offer four-year degrees in Aviation. Explore our specialized programs today, which are both accredited by AABI (Aviation Accreditation Board International).

• BS Aeronautical Science: Professional Pilot
• BS Aviation Administration 
• Minor Aviation Administration
• Minor Aviation Flight
• Certificate UAS Drone

The dynamic world of business is fiercely competitive and rapidly changing. Today’s industries are using “Big Data” to make strategic business decisions in our progressively analytical world. All of our programs focus on emerging industry trends, technology, and innovation We offer programs that allow students to choose their specific interests. Each department strives to engage students to expand upon their classroom experiences through internship and experiential learning opportunities.

• BS Aeronautical Science: Professional Pilot
• BS Applied Economics
• BS Aviation Administration
• BS Business Analytics
• BS Business Management
• BS Global Business Management
• BT Horticultural Technology Management
• BS Sport Management
• Minor Air Force ROTC
• Minor Aviation Flight
• Minor Economics
• Minor Business Management
• Minor Legal Studies
• Minor Organization Leadership
• Minor Sport Management
• Certificate Accounting
• Certificate Management
• Certificate Marketing

You may also be interested in BS Applied Gerontology, BS Geographic Information Systems, BT Interaction Design, BS Science, Technology, & Society.

Communications is the art of telling a compelling story and it has become increasingly important for every industry, company, and organization. There are extraordinary benefits and career paths for individuals who can effectively communicate. Our program prepares students for employment in all fields that rely on superior communication skills, including mass media/marketing and public relations firms, website and social media, healthcare, law, biopharmaceutical, sports organizations, not-for-profits, and many other industries.

• BS Professional Communications
• Minor Communication

You may also be interested in BS Applied Psychology, BS Health, Promotion & Wellness, BS Science, Technology, & Society.

Being good at math is about having a deep understanding of how things work. Our programs reach beyond computing numbers quickly and accurately. We challenge our students to use their mathematical theory foundation to brainstorm, collaborate, and think outside the box to solve real-world problems across various industries.

Careers focused in the area of computers and technology involves identifying a problem and coming up with advanced technical solutions. Our programs help students develop their analytical skills, problem-solving skills, creativity, and critical thinking skills.

• BS Applied Mathematics
• BS Computer Programming and Information Systems
• BS Computer Security Technology
• BS Security Systems
• Minor Applied Mathematics
• Minor Computer Networking
• Minor Computer Programming and Information Systems
• Minor Management Information Systems
• Minor Web Development
• Certificate Computer Information Systems

You may also be interested in BS Business Analytics, BS Geographic Information Systems, BT Interaction Design.

Construction management is one of the most exciting, challenging, and rewarding careers. As our local and regional cities and towns continue to transform, leadership in the construction industry is highly sought-after. The various phases of construction projects are becoming more complex, and our program integrates state-of-the-art technology to respond to the changing needs of this industry. 

• BS Construction Management Engineering Technology

You may also be interested in BS Architectural Engineering Technology, BS Civil Engineering Technology.

Would you like to use technology to solve practical challenges? Engineering technology can prepare you for an amazing career. Our programs feature hands-on learning and real-world experience. Graduates are well-qualified for exciting employment opportunities as the next generation of changemakers.

• MS Technology Management
• BS Architectural Engineering Technology
• BS Civil Engineering Technology
• BS Computer Engineering Technology
• BS Construction Management Engineering Technology
• BS Electrical Engineering Technology
• BS Industrial Technology-Automotive Management Technology
• BS Industrial Technology-Facility Management Technology
• BS Manufacturing Engineering Technology
• BS Mechanical Engineering Technology

You may also be interested in BS Applied Mathematics, BS Bioscience.

These specialized areas of study are designed for students who wish to deepen their knowledge and explore their interests in specific cultures using a holistic approach to many different facets of life.

• Minor Asian Studies
• Minor Italian Studies
• Minor Latin American Studies
• Minor Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies

You may also be interested in BS Applied Psychology, BS Global Business Management, BS Professional Communications, BS Science, Technology, & Society.

Individuals with a passion for helping people gravitate towards the health and wellness industry. We offer a modern application of healthcare to promote longevity in people’s life cycle. Our programs focus on the benefits of a healthy lifestyle that increase life expectancy and a better quality of life.

• BS Applied Gerontology
• BS Dental Hygiene
• BS Dental Hygiene – Completion Online
• BS Health, Promotion & Wellness
• BS Medical Laboratory Science
• BS Nursing
• Nursing RN to BS Completion Online
• BS Nutrition Science
• AAS Dental Hygiene
• Certificate Science for the Health Professions

You may also be interested in BS Computer Security Technology, BS Geographic Information Systems.

Humanities and Social Sciences studies are broad in nature, allowing students to take a holistic approach to learn, understand, and appreciate human behavior. They provide a direct connection to how we interact in social, cultural, environmental, economic, and political circumstances. As students make connections between behavior, ideas, and concepts across various subjects, they develop many important transferable skills that can be used in various industries.

• BS Applied Economics
• BS Applied Psychology
• BS Geographic Information Systems
• Minor English Literature
• Minor Geography
• Minor History
• Minor Anthropology
• Minor Politics
• Minor Sociology
• Minor Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies

  

Our dynamic interdisciplinary programs are broad in nature, designed so students can explore and customize their field of study. Students are encouraged to experiment with courses to discover career path options. Our interdisciplinary programs allow students to make connections between ideas and concepts across various subjects while developing many important transferable skills that are applicable to many industries.  

• BS Science, Technology, & Society
• AA Liberal Arts

The Center for Criminal Justice is the go-to place for students who want to help others, reduce crime, and protect our society. We offer degree options that focus on the field of law enforcement and corrections within the local, state, and federal levels.  

Whether your goal is to enter the police academy, or earn your bachelor degree to increase your career options, we have a program that will help you reach your goal. Our programs educate students in the areas of forensics, crime prevention, security technology, counterterrorism, courts and judiciary, and so much more.

• BS Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Technology
• BS Criminal Justice: Police, Courts & Corrections
• AS Criminal Justice – Law Enforcement

You may also be interested in BS Computer Security Technology, BS Geographic Information Systems, BS Security Systems, BS Science, Technology, & Society.

Life Science degrees provide our students with solid scientific foundations. FSC provides a wide range of opportunities in the developing bioscience fields or entrance to graduate school in numerous health fields. Our minors in physical science allows students to specialize in areas that will support their chosen degree. We also offer a unique certificate program to people who’ve earned non-science bachelor’s degrees and now seek a career change into the health professions.

• BS Bioscience
• Minor Biology
• Minor Chemistry
• Minor Physics

You may also be interested in BS Applied Mathematics, BS Architectural Engineering Technology, BS Construction Management Engineering Technology, BS Civil Engineering Technology.

Society increasingly craves visual stimulation that is creative, fresh, and innovative. Artistically minded students will be challenged to express themselves in a powerful and engaging ways. Our students have a passion for effective visual communication that is relevant, authentic, and creative.

Our newest degree in Interaction Design (IXD) is all about human behavior and the user experience in the design and development of technology products and services. Students learn the true value of collaboration, vision, risk-taking, passion, social responsibility and play.

• BT Visual Communications: Art & Graphic Design
• BT Interaction Design
• Minor Art & Graphic Design

FSC currently offers the Master of Science in Technology Management.

The first and only graduate degree of its kind offered by a SUNY school, the new Master of Science in Technology Management at Farmingdale State College will graduate professionals qualified to step into leadership roles in designing, developing, improving, and transforming the industrial systems that are the basis of much of industry in the New York Metro area and throughout New York State.

Career opportunities abound in industries such as Industrial Manufacturing, Robotics, Smart Technology, IT Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, and Educational and Business Technology Development

• MS Technology Management