Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

at State University of New York at Albany USA

Prepare for a career in which you help decrease the incidence of disease, increase life expectancy, and improve the health of individuals and communities around the world.

The undergraduate public health program at UAlbany is interdisciplinary by design and accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health.

As you gain knowledge of the sciences, sociology, psychology, economics, and politics of public health problems, you learn different approaches to increasing the wellness of diverse populations.

Courses are taught by public health researchers and practitioners, some of whom hold appointments with the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), so your program is practical, up-to-date, and taught by passionate public health experts.

If you recently earned your bachelor's degree and want to enhance your knowledge before entering the workplace; or if you have been working and want to make a career change, the Full-Time MBA program at the University at Albany is the right program for you.

In your first year, you learn fundamental concepts in finance, accounting, marketing, operations, human resource management, organizational behavior, and information technology. You will also travel abroad and participate in an international consulting project.

During your second year, you work closely with research faculty and regional business leaders as you develop leading edge knowledge and practical skills in your concentration area through hands-on experiences in real business settings.

Concentration options include cybersecurity, entrepreneurship, finance, human resource information systems, information systems and business analysis, and marketing.

Information Systems and Business Analytics
Learn how to improve business operations using application-based analytics and asset management systems, and gain skills in database design, business intelligence, data mining, and big data.

Courses for this concentration cover technical aspects of database management, data visualization, and data mining, and prepare you to use information systems and analytics to support decision making, solve problems, and increase business performance.

A year-long research project gives you hand-on experience managing expectations, project deadlines, and quality outcomes for a real business.

Deepen your understanding of major civic issues and explore different ways you can help solve social problems by developing creative public policy solutions and improving management.

The interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Management at UAlbany will give you a broad understanding of the relationships between government legislation, public policy, economics, politics, civil rights, regulation and finance, and city, state, federal, and global affairs.

The program includes foundational coursework and electives in management and politics, and quantitative methods and policy. Then you get to earn a concentration in the area of study that best matches your personal interests and career goals.

Environmental Policy
You will have the ability to develop basic science skills and gather knowledge about our environment as well as dive deeper into the policies effecting climate change, air quality, and overall life on planet Earth.

To support the well-being of individuals and communities, you need to understand the psychological, social, cultural, and biological aspects of human development and learning across the life span.

In the interdisciplinary bachelor's in human development, you work toward your long-term career goals by personalizing your course of study with a concentration in your specific area of interest.

Graduates are employed as behavioral specialists, at-risk youth counselors, child development consultants, program evaluators, academic advisors, and institutional research analysts.

Common workplaces include schools, social services, pediatric hospitals, juvenile justice systems, wellness clinics, disability support providers, VA hospitals, and mental health agencies.

Special Education Concentration
Study atypical development, accommodation for individuals with disabilities, equity law, inclusion, and universal design.

The Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) program at the University at Albany is one of the few programs in the country that provides a solid foundation in both electrical engineering and computer engineering – while also allowing you to customize your degree to meet your interests and career goals.

Studies can be adjusted to emphasize computer engineering, electrical engineering, or both through a wide variety of electives in the junior and senior years, providing both the depth and breadth that will make you well-prepared for today's job market or to advance to graduate studies.

Gain an advanced understanding of the criminal justice system and criminology. Whether you want to further your role in law enforcement or become active in public policy, you will acquire the knowledge for a successful career in areas like policing, law, crime analysis, and research with a master's degree in criminal justice from the University at Albany.

Build connections and put your knowledge to practice through internships at national, state, and local agencies. Tailor your studies to match your career goals through a general track or select a concentration.

Through diverse course offerings you will learn about the structure of criminal justice systems, theories of crime, and evaluation of effective policy and practice using enhanced research and statistical skills.

You will have the option to pursue a general track or focus your studies with a concentration in:

• Information Technology
• Crime Causation, Prevention, and Intervention
• Justice Systems
• Problem Solving and Analysis

Crime Causation, Prevention, and Intervention
The study of the etiology of crime, offenders’ responses to interventions, and the efficacy of crime prevention strategies (examples include courses on sociological, psychological, other theories of crime; crime of place; gang behavior; terrorism; situational crime prevention; reentry; incarceration).

Pursue a meaningful career on the front lines of social change in human services and government agencies, and with nonprofit community groups.

UAlbany’s nationally ranked master’s program in social work (MSW) prepares you for a profession  focused on improving individual and societal well-being with enduring commitments to social and economic justice.

Our graduates are change agents who assess and address needs of individuals, families and groups, and lead social and human services organizations. The School of Social Welfare offers you opportunities to specialize in social work practice with the aging, and in evidence-based interventions for people with mental illness.

Deepen your understanding of major civic issues and explore different ways you can help solve social problems by developing creative public policy solutions and improving management.

The interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Management at UAlbany will give you a broad understanding of the relationships between government legislation, public policy, economics, politics, civil rights, regulation and finance, and city, state, federal, and global affairs.

The program includes foundational coursework and electives in management and politics, and quantitative methods and policy. Then you get to earn a concentration in the area of study that best matches your personal interests and career goals.

Law and Civil Rights
Law and policy go hand in hand. This concentration prepares future lawyers and policy makers. By pursuing studies in this area, you will learn how policy impacts civil rights and how civil rights movements influence laws and public policy.

The Bachelor of Arts in English at the University at Albany is so much more than delving into the great literary canons of yesterday or exploring the new voices and fresh perspectives of today's writers.

At UAlbany, English majors are encouraged first and foremost to foster their abilities in critical thought and interpretation, as well as in thoughtful expression.

You'll accomplish this by pursuing areas of study that matter to you, whether they align with personal passions or professional goals – or both.

Pursue a career in teaching, performance, arts administration, or the music industry with the bachelor's in music program at the University at Albany. Whether your goal is professional activity or graduate study, our program allows you to expand your knowledge and further your technical skills. Graduates work in non-profit and commercial settings such as choral organizations, churches, opera houses, orchestra management, recording studios, and educational institutions of all levels.