Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies

at Marist College USA

The Information Technology and Systems major at Marist bridges the gap between computing technology and the business world. By developing skills both areas, you will be well-prepared for the development and implementation of information systems and technologies in a variety of organizational settings.

The Public Relations concentration of the Communication major is geared toward our students who are interested in careers in Public Relations and related fields, resulting in career paths from Social Media Specialists to Corporate Communication Directors. Our program combines essential learnings that introduce and hone skills in courses like Campaign Management, Public Relations Writing Tools, Advanced Strategic Storytelling, Research & Analytics, among others. By studying both the principles and practice of the industry, you’ll have a competitive edge when you enter the field after graduation.

Psychology majors at Marist have varied interests but one thing in common—they want to help people, and our resources will help you do that. We offer extensive research opportunities, diverse internships, and a flexible curriculum to guide you toward your career goals. Our students are very successful in transitioning to work after college or graduate programs in fields as varied as research, psychotherapy, counseling, public health, law school, medical school, and more.

Marist’s business administration degree delivers a broad-based skill set that can be applied in both the private and non-profit sectors. Your coursework will ensure that you’re well-grounded and well-rounded, and ready to start your career as a socially responsible manager and leader.

English Majors at Marist read, write, and create in a supportive community with many opportunities to hone their craft, share their artistry, and expand their horizons. A self-driven major enables you to choose the classes which interest you. Combine classroom work with hands-on experience to prepare for careers in publishing, education, public service, law, and many other fields.

If you believe that making the world a better place isn’t just a dream, but an achievable goal through strategic actions, Marist’s Political Science program is for you. Through a unique curriculum, world-class faculty, undergraduate research, focused internships, and complementary coursework, you’ll develop the critical skills and practical experience to make your mark on the future.

The Applied Mathematics curriculum is designed to be customizable based on your specific career goals and interests. This customization comes in the form of four unique interdisciplinary tracks:

• Biology Track: apply mathematics to the fields of biology and medicine
• Chemistry Track: develop your mathematics skills as they pertain to the different fields of chemistry
• Computer Science Track: take your mathematics further into the fields of data science, programming, and information technology
• Financial/Actuarial Track: enter the fields of financial management, economics, finance, and more

Our Environmental Science and Policy students are ready to harness their passion for environmental consciousness into successful and meaningful career paths. With direct campus access to the Hudson River and the expansive resources of the Hudson River Valley, extensive connections in the field, and expert faculty invested in your success, you’ll be well-prepared to make your mark on the future of the global environment.    

With the Marist Medical Technology program’s state-of-the-art laboratory technology, comprehensive licensure and certification plan, and prestigious clinical connections, you will not only be prepared for elite job placement after graduation, but for lifelong career success in Medical Technology.

Philosophy majors at Marist grapple with some of the most fundamental questions concerning the nature of reality, the scope of human knowledge, and the essence of right and wrong. You’ll learn to think in conceptually novel ways and construct critical and logically rigorous arguments. As a Philosophy major at Marist, you will develop important skills, and philosophy complements other pursuits such as the law, psychology, cognitive science, and computer science.