K-12 Programs

Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP)STEP Logo

Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) at Suffolk County Community College is offered to students in 7th through 12th grades in selected school districts.

STEP is designed to motivate and prepare financially disadvantaged and underrepresented minority students for careers in science, technology and mathematics-related disciplines, along with licensed professions such as nursing and accountancy.

Learn more about STEP.

Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP)

Liberty Partnership Logo

The Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP) at Suffolk County Community College represents a cooperative effort between the College, the Longwood Central School District, governmental agencies and business and industry to provide a unique, comprehensive and supportive environment for students who may be at risk of dropping out of school. Its purpose is to serve those students who may not be reaching their academic potential by providing academic services that will improve their ability to complete high school and successfully enter postsecondary education or the workforce. LPP is funded by a grant from the New York State Education Department.

Learn more about LPP.

Driver and Traffic Safety Education Course

Suffolk County Community College offers high school students its highly regarded New York State-Certified Driver and Traffic Safety Education Course. 

  • Drivers Education provides the required classroom and in-car instruction to prepare 16 and 17 year-olds for their license exam.
  • The Fall and Spring programs are 17 weeks in length in which the student will come to campus once a week.
  • The Summer program is 7-8 weeks in length in which the student will come to campus 3 times a week.

Learn more about Drivers Education.

If you have any questions, contact the Office for Continuing Education by email at drivered@sunysuffolk.edu or by phone at (631) 451-4399.