About Russell Sage College

Russell Sage College is a comprehensive college for women nestled within the historic district of Troy, NY. RSC offers liberal arts and professional degree programs in an environment aimed at empowering students to become women of influence in their careers and their communities.

Russell Sage balances a history steeped in rich traditions with programs that are competitive in todays career environment. The college offers the only bachelors degree programs in the region in Creative Arts in Therapy.

General education includes two required courses, Women in the World (first year) and Women Changing the World (senior year).

Russell Sage is a member of The Sage Colleges, including the coeducational Sage College of Albany. Accelerated bachelors/graduate degree programs are offered through Sage Graduate School and Albany Law School.

The New York State Theatre Institute, an Equity company, is resident on campus. Sage offers the only Musical Theatre degree program in the area.

Accreditations

Institutional

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Programs with National Accreditation

• Education programs: National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
• Nursing programs: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Nutrition programs: The Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association
• Occupational Therapy program: Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Physical Therapy program: Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) of the American Physical Therapy Association

The Chemistry program offers a degree that is certified by the American Chemical Society.