Schenectady County Community College is to provide comprehensive higher education and adult education opportunities of the highest quality through academic, career-technical, professional, and personal enrichment programs in response to local educational needs and at low cost to students.

In striving to achieve its primary mission, the College affords students the opportunity to earn Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate in Science (A.S.), Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) and Associate in Occupational Studies (A.O.S.) degrees in college parallel or career technology programs. The College also provides students with the opportunity to earn certificates in specialized career fields or personal development activities. More specifically, Schenectady County Community College provides:

• College parallel programs that prepare students to transfer two years of college work to four-year colleges and universities;
• Career technology programs that prepare students for
immediate employment;
• Continuing education and community service programs for
students striving for professional growth or personal
enrichment;
• Public service activities provided in support of community
development;
• Developmental education for students with special academic needs;
• Student development activities, including cultural programs,
guest lecturers, financial assistance, counseling services and intercollegiate athletics;
• An effective and efficient management and delivery system to ensure maximum accessibility to these comprehensive
programs and services to all people throughout the Capital District at the lowest possible cost.
Schenectady County Community College is committed to
providing the quality instruction, resources and encouragement necessary for students:
• to develop communication skills which enhance their ability to read with comprehension, to write concisely, to think
logically and to speak clearly and confidently;
• to achieve an understanding of the liberal arts and sciences and the technologies;
• to identify realistic educational and career objectives;
• to cultivate attitudes, habits and interests that encourage
lifelong learning;
• to develop awareness of and responsibility to the individual’s community;
• to acquire a comprehensive general education.