Greetings from the Dean 
Welcome to the College of Health Sciences at SUNY Poly. The College boasts some of the strongest programs in the state in preparing students for the health professions. The College of Health Sciences at SUNY Poly offers undergraduate, masters and doctoral degrees in nursing practice, nursing education, health informatics and health information, and Community and Behavioral Health. Our nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and the health information program by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
Our teaching depicts the interactive relationships of our core concepts: caring, collaboration, critical reflection, professionalism, and lifelong learning. These concepts provide the core beliefs of students and faculty in the metaparadigm of healthcare and guide professional excellence. As the learners advance in education and practice, they integrate and utilize these concepts within the metaparadigm of person (people), environment (health care system), health, and nursing/practice. Incorporating the effective use of Technology, Evidenced Based Principles, Research and Innovation creates a caring transformational environment that promotes the development of professional practice in wellness and health care, health information management, and nursing.
SUNY Poly is accredited by the Board of Regents of the State of New York and Middle State Association of Colleges and School. Its academic programs are registered by the State Education Department. The Health Information Management program is accredited by the Commission of Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
The nursing program is accredited by the Commission of College Nursing Education (CCNE), 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
Our faculty, staff and my office are always open to meet with you to answer any of your questions. Come join the most exciting College of Health Sciences in the state!
Mark J Kittleson, PhD
Dean, College of Health Sciences
mark.kittleson@sunypoly.edu
Programs offered by the College of Health Sciences
B.S. Community and Behavioral Health
B.S. Health Information Management
Associate’s Degree to Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (RN to BSN)
Dual Degree (1+2+1) Nursing Partnership with St. Elizabeth College of Nursing
MS Family Nurse Practitioner
MS Health Informatics
MS Nursing Education
BS/MS Family Nurse Practitioner Accelerated Program
BS/MS Nursing Education Accelerated Program
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health
Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Advanced Certificate Options (post-master’s):
CAS Family Nurse Practitioner
CAS Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
CAS Nursing Education
