Bachelor of Science in Human Development with Concentration in Peer Assistance and Leadership Concentration

at State University of New York at Albany USA

Improve your understanding of modern society and the nature of humanity by studying concepts in logic, epistemology, reason, justice, and ethics.

The bachelor's in philosophy program at the University at Albany provides a multifaceted curriculum that enables you to develop an informed perspective on politics, economics, sociology, science, and the arts. 

Because philosophy is grounded in critical thinking and communication skills that are useful in every career, it makes a great second major if you’re pursuing a narrower field of study.

Learn how to analyze probabilities, risks and potential outcomes. You will master mathematical theory and apply your knowledge to solve financial problems as an actuary. UAlbany's bachelor’s in actuarial and mathematical sciences program will prepare you for a career in areas including insurance, pension, finance, government and business.

The bachelor’s in business administration program at UAlbany will increase your understanding of fundamental business concepts and provide you with practical skills in your chosen area of concentration.

Available concentrations include the financial analyst honors program, information systems and business analytics, and marketing. Many combined concentrations are also offered, including entrepreneurship and management.

Entrepreneurship
Get your startup company off the ground while you’re a still student! Through UAlbany’s Blackstone LaunchPad, you’ll benefit from mentorship and special access to startup resources while you compete for funding and connect with alumni and faculty who can help you achieve your business dreams. 

Launch your career as an information technology security analyst, cyber defense manager, or forensic examiner in the private or public sector. 

UAlbany’s master’s in digital forensics and cybersecurity will teach you how to rapidly detect and deter malicious network intruders and use special forensics tools to gather and analyze digital evidence.

Digital Forensics Track
This track covers computer hardware systems and file formats; forensic operations and quality standards, mobile devices and internet of things systems, memory collection and preservation techniques, data analysis, and forensic tool testing and validation.

By the end of the program, you’ll know how to extract data from digital devices, accurately analyze data to support criminal investigations, sanitize data for privacy protection, and protect systems against threats.

Gain insight into how we interact with others through the study of linguistics. You will develop essential problem-solving, critical-thinking and clarity-of-expression skills by understanding the intricacies of language structure and use.

Foundational groundwork that focuses on the history, structure, function and evolution of language will prepare you for careers in areas like public relations, education, machine learning, speech pathology, translation, technical writing, publishing and foreign services with a bachelor’s in linguistics from the University at Albany.

Some of the biggest challenges facing mankind today are directly connected to the state of the environment. These include climate change; the contamination of air, water and soil by countless pollutants; and aging infrastructure for treating water and wastewater. To solve these critical issues, well-trained environmental engineers are urgently needed.

The Bachelor of Science program in Environmental and Sustainable Engineering (ESE) at the University at Albany will prepare and equip you to become a professional environmental engineer who is able to tackle local and global environmental issues through creative and innovative approaches.

Establish an in-depth understanding of the human organism as an individual and as part of large populations. In addition, you will study comparative context to understand why human beings have the particular set of biological features that we do. Next, focus on health, illness and the events that have shaped our species over time including genetics, nutrition, disease, ecology, adaption and environment.

Analyze and design message strategies for face-to-face interaction, organizations, politics and health. A Master of Arts in Communication from the University at Albany will sharpen your skills as a researcher, problem solver and collaborator, while empowering you to pursue specific interests aligned with your career goals.

The master’s in communication curriculum combines core study in theory, practice and research methods with electives related to your selected concentration in one of these areas:

• Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication
• Organizational Communication
• Political Communication
• Health Communication

Your studies will culminate in either an original research project or a practicum with guidance and mentorship from our active faculty. The research project provides excellent preparation for doctoral study, while the internship-practicum offers a prime opportunity to practice what you have learned in an applied setting.

Understand the Earth's environment and the challenges it faces in the bachelor’s in interdisciplinary studies with a concentration in environmental science program at the University at Albany. You will gain deep knowledge of our natural environment along with a detailed look at how human societies interact with the planet's landmasses, oceans and atmosphere.

Explore major national and international issues including climate change, air pollution, water conservation, and biodiversity preservation. Customize your studies to align with your career goals in areas like sustainability, energy, environmental conservation and geological survey.

The BS in Interdisciplinary Studies with a Concentration in Environmental Science is a combined major and minor where you can choose from one of four specializations:

• Climate Change
• Ecosystems
• Geography
• Sustainability Science and Policy

Each track has a customized set of classes. In addition to environmental science, you will complete core coursework in math, biology, chemistry and physics. Benefit from the expertise of faculty, who are highly recognized and active researchers in the field of environmental science.

This ALA-accredited master's program covers a broad range of interdisciplinary topics related to library science, information processing, information management, and data analysis.

Ranked in the top 25 graduate programs in library and information science by USNews and World Report in 2018, potential employers know this degree means you've got deep knowledge, versatile skills, critical insights, and professional internship experience (more on that below).

Whether you want to pursue a career as a special collections librarian, historic document archivist, intelligence analyst, or information architect, you can build on the strong foundation of this reputable program with a focused concentration that supports your goals.