Bachelor of Arts in English

at Shorelight Group - Adelphi University USA

Gain pre-professional training in speech-language and hearing disorders. While most students go on to earn a graduate degree and become speech-language pathologists or audiologists, others pursue careers in education or special education, linguistics, science, healthcare, or administration.

• Benefit from hands-on experience in clinical practice and research at the on-site Hy Weinberg Center for Communication Disorders, something few other universities offer.
• Receive personal attention from distinguished faculty, who are relentlessly dedicated to supporting student success.
• Join a thriving on-campus community of like-minded individuals with countless opportunities for professional development, networking and community service.

Wherever you go, you’ll have the knowledge and skills to help take on environmental issues and the ability to make a difference in a number of rewarding careers including as a high school teacher, environmental scientist, hydrologist, policy developer, research and development manager, or sustainability consultant.

• Receive personal attention from world-class faculty as you design a unique program of study tailored to your personal and professional goals.
• Immerse yourself in fieldwork on Long Island or as far away as the Great Barrier Reef of Australia or the Alaskan wilderness.
• Translate your passion for sustainability into a rewarding career devoted to improving our environment.

The multidisciplinary study of neuroscience draws on the fields of biology and psychology to understand how the brain generates behavior, emotion and cognition. It provides excellent preparation for medical school and graduate studies and offers a gateway to careers in the research industry and fields related to psychology, gerontology, biology, chemistry, physics, physical therapy, speech pathology and audiology, nursing, special education, biomedical engineering, business, and law, among many others.

• Focus your studies by choosing from one of two concentrations, cognitive neuroscience and molecular neuroscience.
• Gain hands-on exposure to cognitive and molecular neuroscience research, working alongside renowned psychology and biology faculty.
• Receive personal attention in small classes that explore complex issues from multiple perspectives integrating biology, psychology, chemistry and computer science.

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.

A computer science degree opens the door to a successful career in many fields including industry, research and marketing. You can work as a software engineer, systems architect or data engineer, or you can become a specialist in the quickly growing fields of cybersecurity or cryptography.

• Learn in small classes with expert faculty who are focused on your success.
• Work one-to-one with faculty advisers to select one or more areas of specialization, such as software engineering, cybersecurity, game programming, applied science and foundations of computer science.
• Be career-ready upon graduation or study for one more year in our accelerated master’s degree program.

A Master of Science in Biology from Adelphi opens up a wide range of career paths. Some graduates go on to medical or dental school. Others participate in research doctoral programs. Many others go on to successful careers in biotechnology, public health, or environmental law.

To help you with your career goals, during your M.S. in Biology program you have the option to concentrate in one of three areas:

• Molecular biology
• Physiology
• Ecology, evolution, and conservation biology

With your Master's degree in General Psychology, you’ll be prepared for a variety of fulfilling careers. Training promotes a strong foundation in the science and practice of psychology, so by the time you graduate you have strong knowledge of psychological theory, research, and clinical applications.

Popular careers for graduates of the General Psychology Master progam include:

• Research in behavioral sciences
• Clinical care coordination
• Case management
• Substance abuse counseling
• Behaviorial health administration
• Human resource management

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.

With a degree in economics, you can work as a lawyer, economist, actuary, financial risk or data analyst, financial planner, economic researcher, financial consultant, or investment analyst. Many students continue their education with a law degree or master’s degree in economics.

• You’ll be career-ready by the time you graduate, thanks to our unique Willumstad Winning Edge program. You’ll create your résumé, practice your interviewing skills, and get tech credentials like Microsoft Excel certification; you’ll get valuable experience through internships and job shadowing; and you’ll make career connections through our many networking opportunities. You’ll also have your own Edge adviser—in addition to your academic adviser—who will help you create a personalized program geared to your career goals.
• You’ll create a unique program of study tailored to your interests in theory/analysis or policy.
• You’ll learn in small classes taught by faculty dedicated to your academic and career success.
• You’ll gain valuable internship and career opportunities through our program’s strong industry connections and network of successful alumni around the globe.

Latin American Studies is a diverse field that bridges the social sciences, natural sciences and humanities in the study of the Americas. You’ll be prepared for a variety of careers in international relations, international business, healthcare-related fields, teaching, politics, or law. More importantly, it prepares you to become an informed citizen with the sensitivity to the wants and needs of multicultural populations.

• Gain enhanced critical thinking in issues related to the region of Latin America in a program reflecting Adelphi’s national awards for diversity and inclusion.
• Become an informed citizen with sensitivity to the wants and needs of multicultural populations—a critical skill that can be applied to any career.
• Expand your studies with access to study abroad opportunities at several universities in select Latin American and Caribbean countries.