What is a Pathway?
Pathway
A Pathway is a sequence of well-defined “steps” that lead you to your destination.
Guided Pathway
A guided pathway is an intentionally designed, clear, coherent and structured educational experience that seeks to guide each student efficiently from entry through attainment of high-quality credentials or degrees
Pathways for Adult Learners (PALS) provides:
- Individual support and guidance to meet the unique needs of adult students from initial inquiry through the achievement of their educational goals
- A clearing house for information about the available pathways for students to prepare for a career
PALS exists for all adult learners (25 and up) interested in or enrolled at SUNY WCC. No registration required.
Pathways to Success
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High School Equivalency Diploma
- Prepare for the New York State exam to earn the equivalent of a high school diploma for non-high school graduates.
- Earn the HSE Diploma only or apply it towards a certificate or degree.
Short-Term Credential
- Learn highly valuable skills to enter today’s workforce or advance in your career field.
- Typically, a few weeks long.
- Earn industry-recognized badges that can be stacked together and used alone or towards a certificate or degree.
Certificate Program
- May be credit or non-credit.
- Skills-oriented; a concentrated course of study.
- Typically, can be earned within one year of full-time study.
Degree
- Combines general education and required degree courses leading to a 2-year Associate degree.
- A.A.S. degrees prepare students for entry into the workforce.
- A.A. and A.S holders may transfer to a 4-year institution to earn a Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Other credit-free options
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Training, College Prep, and Other Non-Credit Courses
Senior Audit
- For seniors (60 years of age or older)
- Audit credit courses on a space-available basis
- Fee; limit 2 courses per semester, with approval
- https://www.sunywcc.edu/continuing-ed/lifelong-learning-for-all-ages/mainstream-for-mature-adults/senioraudit
English for Speakers of Other Languages
Personal Enrichment Classes
- Leisure and Recreation
- Lifelong Learning
- Personal Development
Seasonal catalog available at: https://www.sunywcc.edu/continuing-ed/ce/