Undergraduate Extended Accelerator Pathway (3-Term) - Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies

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With a focus on problem-solving and analytical thinking, physics gives you a truly 21st-century skill set. Our physics students have gone on to become successful engineers (civil, biomedical, electrical or mechanical), researchers, computational scientists and teachers.

• Receive one-on-one attention in small classes from exceptional professors who are committed to your success.
• Conduct research in cutting-edge facilities on campus and present your findings at conferences nationwide.
• Tailor your degree to your interests and goals, then graduate prepared to chart your own unique career path.

Did you know that 90% of Adelphi School of Social Work graduates gain employment within one year? With your M.S.W. from Adephi, you’ll be well prepared to take the lead at health and human services agencies. Plus, you’ll also join the diverse community of the school’s faculty, students, and alumni.

There are many reasons to apply for the M.S.W. program at Adelphi University, including:

• It has a high ranking from U.S. News & World Report.
• It provides you with individualized educational planning and advisement.
• It offers field placements in more than 1,000 diverse health, mental health, and social service agencies.

Earning a degree in Spanish opens the door to a career in a number of fields—business, education, journalism, law, law enforcement, library science, medicine, public health, social work, translation and interpreting. You can become a language teacher in the United States or in international schools with an advanced degree in language education, or you could become a professional translator or interpreter.

Why Major in Spanish at Adelphi?

• Receive personal attention in small classes with our distinguished, multilingual professors who are focused on your success.
• Achieve written and oral fluency and a deep understanding of other world cultures as you immerse yourself in a variety of languages and literatures.
• Gain valuable career skills and learn to work with a growing Spanish-speaking population in business, healthcare, or human services fields, or prepare for graduate school to become a language educator.

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.

Latin American Studies is a diverse field that bridges the social sciences, natural sciences and humanities in the study of the Americas. You’ll be prepared for a variety of careers in international relations, international business, healthcare-related fields, teaching, politics, or law. More importantly, it prepares you to become an informed citizen with the sensitivity to the wants and needs of multicultural populations.

• Gain enhanced critical thinking in issues related to the region of Latin America in a program reflecting Adelphi’s national awards for diversity and inclusion.
• Become an informed citizen with sensitivity to the wants and needs of multicultural populations—a critical skill that can be applied to any career.
• Expand your studies with access to study abroad opportunities at several universities in select Latin American and Caribbean countries.

With a grasp of global affairs and cultural differences, you can explore a career in law, nongovernmental organizations, nonprofits, international business, finance, public administration, education, the environment or research. Become a journalist, advocate, lobbyist or media specialist.

• Gain a global perspective through our curriculum, combining intensive foreign language and intercultural studies with courses in international business and politics.
• Make the world your classroom by studying abroad, joining international excursions or taking advantage of our close ties with the United Nations.
• Cultivate the hands-on experience you need for an internationally engaged career through an internship or original research.

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.

Make a positive impact on the world around you by helping others as a mediator, counselor, psychologist, social worker or healthcare worker. Pursue a career in the nonprofit world, or launch a career in business, law, human resources or public policy.

• Expand your perspective by analyzing a diverse range of subjects relating to social inequality.
• Learn through active participation in small classes, where distinguished faculty focus on fostering an inclusive community and open dialogue.
• Graduate with a toolbox of skills in high demand from employers and graduate schools, including empathy-building, active listening, critical thinking and data analysis.

You can perform in a dance company, or on Broadway, or do commercial work. Pursue a number of different careers including dance therapy, arts management or teaching dance in schools or at a private studio.

• Receive personal attention in small classes taught by our world-class faculty.
• Perform in productions and student workshops under the guidance of our expert faculty and guest choreographers.
• Take advantage of our proximity to New York City by attending performances of renowned companies and work in dance-related internships.

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.