Bachelor of Arts in American Studies

at Kaplan Group - Pace University - Westchester Campus USA

The BA in American Studies is an interdisciplinary and individualized degree in the social and cultural analysis of the United States and its borderlands. Through coursework and independent projects, you will learn to exercise the freedom to develop your own areas of expertise and pursue answers to your own questions about American ideals and contradictions.

This self-directed, “do-it-yourself” major equips students with strong analytical and rhetorical skills, the ability to integrate knowledge about diverse fields and subjects, and the capacity for civic and community engagement that signifies leadership in a variety of professional fields not limited to: politics and government, economics, social work, education, journalism, business, psychology and counseling, law, digital and print media, non-profit work, theater, the arts, and activism.

Our Master of Public Administration (MPA) program is designed to train you to acquire strong analytical and administrative skills, and gain the management expertise you will need to succeed in the most rewarding and demanding areas of the national economy: government, healthcare, and nonprofit administration. The program’s mission is to prepare our students to become value-driven public service leaders, managers, and analysts by offering you the knowledge of roles, values, skills, and practices that will help you become competent global professionals capable of ethical, innovative, and creative leadership in public service, government, health care, and nonprofit organizations. The interdisciplinary curriculum enables you to occupy public service management and analyst positions across sectoral boundaries, as the program takes into account career and industry sector flexibility.

Government Management
The Government track is ideal for pre-service and in-service professionals interested in pursuing a public service career in the local, state, and federal government. This track is also suitable for individuals who are interested in pursuing political careers. Our Government Management track graduates are employed as municipal and assistant municipal managers, chiefs of staff, school district business leaders, elected officials, budget analysts, and directors, as well as executive and program directors and coordinators in various public sector agencies.

As an international student, you might need, or benefit from, a pathway course that prepares you for degree study. Sometimes a pathway course is necessary due to differences in national education systems, or to help you improve your academic or language qualifications to the level needed.

Build your future by studying in the USA, with a pathway course through Kaplan. If you’ve completed high school with good grades, but don’t meet the entry requirements, this pathway program will help you progress to a bachelor’s degree at Pace University.

BS Environmental Science
You’ll have the opportunity to explore an interdisciplinary environmental science degree within the context of a liberal arts education. Designed for students interested in a scientific perspective on environmental issues, the bachelor’s in environmental science provides both basic and applied knowledge needed to understand the environment and associated problems.

Our program will lead you to a bachelor’s degree and the New York State Initial Teaching Certificate in Adolescent Education. You’ll have the option to teach one of the following subject areas: biology, chemistry, English, history, mathematics, or Spanish (NYC Campus only). With a BS in Adolescent Education, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and skills to help today’s students become tomorrow’s leaders!

Be part of the exciting, evolving focus on population healthcare. Understand the behavioral, contextual, and societal determinants that impact community and global health. Choose from three tracks—Generalist, Pre-Nursing, or Pre-Physician Assistant—and participate in areas of concentration in Global Health and/or Health Policy and Advocacy. Graduate prepared to make a difference.

Pace University’s MS in Cybersecurity will train you to join the tech workforce of the future. Become a skilled cybersecurity professional with the foundational knowledge and project-based experience needed to protect individuals, businesses, government, and not-for-profit organizations from hackers, phishing scams, data theft, and more.

Want to go out and see the world? The growth of the English language worldwide is creating opportunities for teachers around the globe. The MS in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) International is a 30-credit program that prepares teachers of English who want to work in international settings or with adult learners in the US. This non-certification program doesn’t even require an undergraduate degree in education.

As an international student, you might need, or benefit from, a pathway course that prepares you for degree study. Sometimes a pathway course is necessary due to differences in national education systems, or to help you improve your academic or language qualifications to the level needed.

Build your future by studying in the USA, with a pathway course through Kaplan. If you’ve completed high school with good grades, but don’t meet the entry requirements, this pathway program will help you progress to a bachelor’s degree at Pace University.

BA Biological Psychology
Our BA in Biological Psychology combines psychology and biology curricula into one integrated and interdisciplinary program, providing you with in-depth knowledge of the biological systems that underpin all psychological functions.

As an international student, you might need, or benefit from, a pathway course that prepares you for degree study. Sometimes a pathway course is necessary due to differences in national education systems, or to help you improve your academic or language qualifications to the level needed.

Build your future by studying in the USA, with a pathway course through Kaplan. If you’ve completed high school with good grades, but don’t meet the entry requirements, this pathway program will help you progress to a bachelor’s degree at Pace University.

BBA Management: Entrepreneurship
Take charge of your destiny and chart your own path. Through our BBA, future entrepreneurs, innovators, and small business owners gain what they need for a successful launch while learning the essentials of successful and efficient management. Versatility and autonomy are the hallmarks of an entrepreneurial career, whether you start your own business or provide an innovative spark in an established organization.

As an international student, you might need, or benefit from, a pathway course that prepares you for degree study. Sometimes a pathway course is necessary due to differences in national education systems, or to help you improve your academic or language qualifications to the level needed.

Build your future by studying in the USA, with a pathway course through Kaplan. If you hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, but don’t meet the entry requirements, this pathway program will help you progress to a master’s degree at Pace University.

MS Accounting Data Analytics and Technologies
Our MS in Accounting and Data Analytics and Technologies program prepares you for entrance into or advancement in the accounting profession or managerial positions. You will gain expertise in using big data, AI, and ERP in auditing, cost management, and forensic accounting.