OpenFieldSUNY Empire State University is New York's dedicated public online, adult, and urban university, celebrated across the SUNY system for customized multidisciplinary degree programs, cybersecurity, public policy, and healthcare leadership.
Founded in 1971 by SUNY Chancellor Ernest L. Boyer, SUNY Empire State University operates modern learning centers in Manhattan (Hudson Street), Brooklyn, and Saratoga Springs alongside its massive digital campus. The university is nationally recognized for individualized degree planning, credit for prior learning (Pla), and accredited programs across business, allied health, nursing, science, and human services.
Undergraduate admission requires high school graduation (or GED) with an online application and transcripts. ACT/SAT scores are not required. Graduate school admissions require an accredited bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0, essay on educational goals, resume, and letters of recommendation. International applicants require TOEFL iBT 79+ or IELTS 6.5+.
Designated National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense program exploring threat hunting, cryptographic protocols, cloud security management, and incident response governance.
Interdisciplinary graduate policy degree analyzing New York urban housing policy, social justice advocacy, healthcare accessibility, and municipal fiscal management.
CCNE-accredited graduate nursing program preparing nurse executives and nursing faculty in clinical curriculum design, healthcare quality epidemiology, and health systems management.
Applied degree combining GIS spatial mapping, wetland ecology, Hudson River basin hydrology, climate mitigation policy, and environmental impact assessment.
NSA-recognized undergraduate curriculum in offensive ethical hacking, defensive security operations, malware analysis, Linux systems, and network perimeter protection.
Endowed scholarship program supporting degree-seeking students who demonstrate financial need, academic promise, and commitment to community advancement.
Associate Professor of Science, Mathematics and Technology · School of Science, Mathematics and Technology
Dr. Whitley-Grassi researches virtual laboratory simulation efficacy, interactive digital learning platforms, and instructional technology paradigms for non-traditional adult learners.
View research profile ↗Professor of Public Policy and Quantitative Analysis · School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Dr. Toma investigates institutional mechanisms mitigating government corruption, whistleblower protection efficacy, and econometric policy impact evaluations.
View research profile ↗Dean of the School of Nursing and Allied Health and Professor of Nutrition · School of Nursing and Allied Health
Dean Stote leads clinical nutrition and allied health trials, investigating berry anthocyanins, meal frequency patterns, and blood pressure biomarkers in human health.
View research profile ↗University profile compiled from official SUNY Empire State University academic bulletins and institutional directories reviewed on 2026-10-15. OpenField is an independent research guide.