Bachelor of Arts in English

at Shorelight Group - Adelphi University USA

Prepare for a career teaching art for diverse learners across a range of educational settings. You will learn a range of ways to make, present, interpret and teach art, as well as how to collaborate across a variety of disciplines and communities in the process. Graduate ready to take on a number of creative endeavors in the arts, including teaching grades Pre-K through 12 at a public or private school, lead museum education programs or run a community-based arts program.

• Build your creative skills with courses in studio art, art history and contemporary art and be eligible for New York state certification in visual arts education upon graduation.
• Shape your degree to match your unique passions—from art therapy to animation or museum education—as you learn to design and facilitate arts-based programs.
• Enhance your résumé by gaining hands-on experience in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math), a cutting-edge, interdisciplinary approach to teaching and learning.

When you study anthropology, you will learn an interdisciplinary approach to problem-solving that connects human behavior to cultures, histories, economics and politics. With their deep understanding of human diversity and global cultures, anthropologists are in high demand in fields like education, law, library science, museum administration and curatorship, advertising and marketing, public and civil service, medicine, dentistry, pharmaceuticals, and public health.

• Benefit from a well-rounded education that centers on unique research opportunities working alongside top faculty in the field.
• Design an individualized program of study that rewards your curiosity and allows you to pursue your own area of interest in the human experience.
• Develop the intellectual tools to enter graduate school or the workforce as an engaged global citizen with an exceptional understanding of human connections, cultures and diversity.

DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN HUMAN MOVEMENT
Would you like a career in strength and conditioning, exercise leadership, or personal training? If so, the MS in Exercise Science is for you. The program prepares you to work with a wide variety of clients, including athletes and people with cardiovascular, pulmonary, or metabolic issues.

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.

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.

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.

Kickstart your career in market research consulting, brand management, business development or green marketing. Become an entrepreneur, public relations or advertising/promotions manager, or search marketing strategist.

• Benefit from the Willumstad Winning Edge—six steps to boosting career success in any field of business.
• Build relationships with industry leaders by completing class projects for real-world clients like 1-800-Flowers.com, GEICO and Jovia Financial Credit Union.
• Leverage Adelphi’s career connections—internship placements, résumé guidance, job shadowing and more—to land your dream job right after graduation.

At the Adelphi Creative Writing MFA program, creativity and passion meet skill and hands-on experience. During your time in the program, you’ll feel energized by intimate writing workshops, learn from inspiring mentors, and benefit from partnerships with leading literary organizations in New York City.

The distinctive MFA in Creative Writing curriculum offers you the opportunity to:

• Explore poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, and dramatic writing.
• Meet with writers, agents, and editors to learn about the professional life of a writer.
• Learn how to submit a manuscript and apply for grants and jobs.

The Community Health Promotion program is designed to help you promote good health and prevent disease. You’ll develop the skills needed to be a health education professional who works with the community in a variety of public, private, and professional settings.
Graduates of the MA in Community Health Promotion are trained to:

Assess health status and the need for health education programs.

• Plan, implement, and evaluate health education programs.
• Participate in securing funding for programs.
• Coordinate health education activities and resources among agencies.

Learn to use exercise, sports, games, and dance in age-appropriate programs for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. After earning your teaching certification, you can focus on improving the health of individuals and communities as a physical education teacher, health teacher, or coach, or pursue graduate study in related fields, such as health education.

• Receive personalized attention in a small class setting, learning from distinguished faculty who are committed to your success.
• Gain hands-on experience teaching diverse populations how to adopt and value an active, healthy lifestyle.
• Graduate ready to earn your New York state teacher certification for physical education for grades Pre-K through 12.