Undergraduate Academic Accelerator Pathway (2-Term) - Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience

at Shorelight Group - Adelphi University USA

Help make the world a safer place by working in law enforcement—become a police officer or join the Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Secret Service or other enforcement agency. You can also make a difference as a lawyer, forensic psychologist, counselor, educator, advocate or analyst.

• Receive personal attention from distinguished faculty members who will connect you with career-building internships and life-changing leadership opportunities.
• Join a diverse community of criminal justice majors that regularly hosts events and professional development activities.
• Sharpen your critical thinking and data analysis skills, which are in high demand from employers across a wide variety of fields.

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.

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.

With a degree in economics, you can work as a lawyer, economist, actuary, financial risk or data analyst, financial planner, economic researcher, financial consultant, or investment analyst. Many students continue their education with a law degree or master’s degree in economics.

• You’ll be career-ready by the time you graduate, thanks to our unique Willumstad Winning Edge program. You’ll create your résumé, practice your interviewing skills, and get tech credentials like Microsoft Excel certification; you’ll get valuable experience through internships and job shadowing; and you’ll make career connections through our many networking opportunities. You’ll also have your own Edge adviser—in addition to your academic adviser—who will help you create a personalized program geared to your career goals.
• You’ll create a unique program of study tailored to your interests in theory/analysis or policy.
• You’ll learn in small classes taught by faculty dedicated to your academic and career success.
• You’ll gain valuable internship and career opportunities through our program’s strong industry connections and network of successful alumni around the globe.

You can work as a producer or media planner for a TV or media company, or pursue a graduate degree in law, business or education (teaching). You can become a public relations associate, a journalist or pursue your own independent films. You can work in new media as a blogger, a content producer or a social media specialist.

• Receive personal attention in small classes taught by our expert faculty.
• Work innovatively with new media, like drone photography and podcasting.
• Participate in faculty film shoots or direct your own student work.

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.

A degree in finance can open the door to a career in banking anywhere in the world. You’ll be prepared for a variety of career choices across the financial sector, from wealth management to investment banking, consulting, financial management or treasury operations.

• You’ll be career-ready by the time you graduate, thanks to our unique Willumstad Winning Edge program. You’ll create your résumé, practice your interviewing skills, and get tech credentials like Microsoft Excel certification; you’ll get valuable experience through internships and job shadowing; and you’ll make career connections through our many networking opportunities. You’ll also have your own Edge adviser—in addition to your academic adviser—who will help you create a personalized program geared to your career goals.
• You’ll gain real-world finance experience on campus helping manage an actual investment fund, conducting advanced research on Bloomberg terminals in our James Riley Jr. Trading Room.
• You’ll learn in small classes taught by faculty dedicated to your academic and career success.
• You’ll gain valuable internship and career opportunities through our program’s strong industry connections and network of successful alumni around the globe.

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.

Both the BA and BFA unlock exciting career opportunities in the visual arts. If you dream of becoming a professional artist or designer, a BFA will provide you with the training and confidence to build your own studio practice, then apply for artist residencies or an MFA. If you’re interested in a career in curating, art direction, web design, multimedia animation, art conservation or arts administration, a BA—a liberal arts degree—will help you develop highly marketable professional skills like analysis, critical thinking and problem solving.

• Receive one-to-one attention in small classes from successful artists and seasoned educators.
• Tailor your degree to your unique interests and goals with courses in painting, printmaking, photography, digital art, illustration/cartooning, ceramics and sculpture.
• Graduate career-ready with the portfolio and practical experience you need to succeed outside the classroom.

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.