Undergraduate Academic Accelerator Pathway (2-Term) - Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies (STEM)

at Shorelight Group - Adelphi University USA

A biology degree opens the door to many careers. You can work in a research lab, hospital or in the biotechnology, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or environmental fields. You can go on to medical school, veterinary school, dental school or other advanced degree programs.

• Learn in small classes with expert faculty who are focused on your success.
• Gain hands-on learning experience in real-world settings with our courses that include laboratory or field components.
• Prepare for prestigious graduate programs or the start of your career in the biological sciences.

This degree is an ideal launchpad for a career in graphic design, from UX/UI to editorial, publication, motion graphics, animation or infographic design. You’ll build a strong foundation in fundamentals of design, image and typography and learn to solve a wide range of design problems. By the time you graduate, you’ll be equipped with the creative, technical, theoretical and problem-solving skills you need to thrive in any professional design environment.

• Study with practicing graphic design professionals—including a multidisciplinary design studio owner and an expert in brand strategy—who will introduce you to some of the most prestigious design practices in New York City.
• Learn by doing in our fully equipped, state-of-the-art digital imaging labs and extensive studio space.
• Gain invaluable professional experience and make key industry connections by completing real-world design projects for Adelphi University and local clients.

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.

Philosophy is an excellent foundation for a career in law and other professions that value critical thinking, clear communication and problem solving, including public service, education, consulting, advocacy, nonprofits, publishing, counseling, and business.

• Receive personal attention in small classes from distinguished faculty who are deeply invested in your success.
• Engage in thought-provoking debates about pressing social and global issues while you gain insight into diverse philosophical traditions.
• Graduate with the creative and critical thinking skills that are prized by employers across many industries.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.