Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology

at Shorelight Group - Adelphi University USA

Combine coursework from multiple departments to create a personalized, one-of-a-kind education. Tailor your degree to your specific intellectual pursuits and professional goals, whether they’re in the visual or performing arts, social sciences, natural sciences, formal sciences or humanities.

• Personalize your education, designing your own major from courses and tracks spread across our 50-plus departments.
• Benefit from small classroom sizes and one-on-one attention from distinguished faculty committed to your success.
• Gain a competitive edge in today’s job market through invaluable hands-on learning experiences.

You’ll be equipped to launch a well-paid career as a data scientist, statistician, program developer, financial manager or information security analyst—or ready to continue on to graduate studies, expanding your range of career opportunities.

• Enjoy one-on-one attention from distinguished faculty in small classes and lab settings.
• Choose the course of study, BA or BS, that best reflects your career goals, strengths and interests.
• Graduate ready to launch a rewarding career in the public or private sector, or choose to continue your education and go for an advanced degree.

You will learn the knowledge, values, and skills to be an effective social worker.  With a BSW, your career options are limitless. You will be able to provide professional services (i.e. case management and crisis intervention) to those in need. You can join the illustrious ranks of social workers in hospitals, schools, child welfare, senior centers, community organizing, policy making and policy advocacy.

• Learn in small classes taught by our world-class faculty, who will guide you academically and professionally.
• Gain a deep understanding of social issues through our innovative curriculum, emphasizing hands-on learning in real-world community settings.
• Graduate career-ready after two years of valuable internship experiences.
• As a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited school, students with a BSW are eligible to obtain their MSW in 1 year with 30 credits through the Advanced Standing Program.
• Save on tuition with a generous Social Work Scholarship or Merit Transfer Scholarship. Awards range as high as $18,000 annually if you qualify.

Qualified professional statisticians and data scientists are in high demand in today’s workforce. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a job growth rate of 30 percent for these occupations through 2028—considerably faster than its average forecast.

• Gain mastery over key topics in the statistical research field, from big data to machine learning.
• Benefit from Adelphi’s personalized approach to education by studying in small classes taught by distinguished faculty.
• Graduate career-ready, and ride the wave of today’s constant flow of new data to job success in business, finance, logistics or government.

With an information systems degree, you will be in high demand. You can work as a software developer, network and computer systems administrator, database manager or computer systems analyst. You can go on to business school to earn an MBA or another advanced degree.

• Receive personal attention in small classes taught by our expert faculty.
• Learn how to analyze, (re)design and manage information systems and information-based business processes to develop effective data solutions.
• Be career-ready by the time you graduate, equipped to bridge the gap between an organization’s information technology and business departments.

Both the BA and BFA unlock exciting career opportunities in the visual arts. If you dream of becoming a professional artist or designer, a BFA will provide you with the training and confidence to build your own studio practice, then apply for artist residencies or an MFA. If you’re interested in a career in curating, art direction, web design, multimedia animation, art conservation or arts administration, a BA—a liberal arts degree—will help you develop highly marketable professional skills like analysis, critical thinking and problem solving.

• Receive one-to-one attention in small classes from successful artists and seasoned educators.
• Tailor your degree to your unique interests and goals with courses in painting, printmaking, photography, digital art, illustration/cartooning, ceramics and sculpture.
• Graduate career-ready with the portfolio and practical experience you need to succeed outside the classroom.

This degree is an ideal launchpad for a career in graphic design, from UX/UI to editorial, publication, motion graphics, animation or infographic design. You’ll build a strong foundation in fundamentals of design, image and typography and learn to solve a wide range of design problems. By the time you graduate, you’ll be equipped with the creative, technical, theoretical and problem-solving skills you need to thrive in any professional design environment.

• Study with practicing graphic design professionals—including a multidisciplinary design studio owner and an expert in brand strategy—who will introduce you to some of the most prestigious design practices in New York City.
• Learn by doing in our fully equipped, state-of-the-art digital imaging labs and extensive studio space.
• Gain invaluable professional experience and make key industry connections by completing real-world design projects for Adelphi University and local clients.

This degree opens the door to a variety of health- and fitness-related careers, including as a physical therapist, physician’s assistant, nurse, personal trainer, strength and conditioning coach, chiropractor, occupational therapist, medical doctor or researcher.

• Benefit from personal attention in small classes as well as ongoing individualized academic and professional advising.
• Gain practical experience in state-of-the-art facilities under the supervision of distinguished faculty.
• Graduate with the tools to launch a successful career in strength and conditioning, exercise leadership, personal training or pre-physical therapy.

This degree is an ideal launchpad for a career in graphic design, from UX/UI to editorial, publication, motion graphics, animation or infographic design. You’ll build a strong foundation in fundamentals of design, image and typography and learn to solve a wide range of design problems. By the time you graduate, you’ll be equipped with the creative, technical, theoretical and problem-solving skills you need to thrive in any professional design environment.

• Study with practicing graphic design professionals—including a multidisciplinary design studio owner and an expert in brand strategy—who will introduce you to some of the most prestigious design practices in New York City.
• Learn by doing in our fully equipped, state-of-the-art digital imaging labs and extensive studio space.
• Gain invaluable professional experience and make key industry connections by completing real-world design projects for Adelphi University and local clients.

You can perform on the stage or in television series or film projects, teach acting or develop your own stage plays, media channel, or video productions. You can pursue directing, production or arts communications, or work behind the scenes doing set design, costumes, or lighting.

• Receive one-on-one attention in small classes from our world-class faculty.
• Gain experience and insight as you participate in an Adelphi production or a master class with guest stars on our award-winning stages.
• Attend exciting performances in the cultural capital of the world and make valuable

Design Technology - Concentration
As a major in theater design/technology, you’ll train in the many aspects of design and technical functions of the performing arts, including set and costume design, props, drafting, lighting design and pulling it all together as a producer.
You’ll analyze and compare the historical, critical and aesthetic contexts in which the dramatic tradition has developed. In your third year, faculty will review your portfolio and advise you on which area—theater technology, scenic design, costume design, lighting design or stage management—you should specialize in.