SUNY Downstate + Empire State University
Continue Your Education in Healthcare
Empire State University partners with SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University to support students from the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program who want to continue their education and advance their careers in healthcare.
Through this pathway, Downstate students can transfer into flexible associate and bachelor’s degree programs designed for working healthcare professionals.
Note: Students outside the partnership may also choose to apply for admission to a graduate degree program.
We Are Ready to Help
Your Transfer Pathway from Downstate
Students completing the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at SUNY Downstate have a clear pathway to continue their education at Empire State University.
This partnership supports students who want to:
- Build on their sonography and healthcare training
- Earn an associate or bachelor’s degree while working in the field
- Expand career opportunities in healthcare leadership, management, or related fields
Empire State University offers flexible programs designed for professionals balancing work, education, and personal commitments.
Turn Your Experience Into College Credit
Students may be eligible to receive credit for prior learning, including:
- Professional certifications
- Clinical training
- Workforce experience
- ACE or NCCRS-evaluated coursework
Through Professional Learning Evaluations (PLE) and Individualized Credit for Prior Learning (iCPL), qualifying experience may count toward your degree.
Flexible Degree Programs for Healthcare Professionals
Empire State University offers undergraduate and graduate programs, primarily online, designed for working adults across New York State and beyond.
Programs commonly pursued by healthcare professionals include:
- Healthcare Management
- Community & Human Services
- Social Sciences
- Business, Management & Economics
- Individualized Studies (customized degrees aligned to healthcare systems, leadership, or patient care)
Designed for Working Healthcare Professionals
Empire State University understands the demands of healthcare careers. Our programs are designed to help you continue your education while maintaining your professional responsibilities.
Students benefit from:
- Flexible online coursework
- Individualized academic advising
- Transfer-friendly degree pathways
- Degree planning designed around work schedules
