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Accounting (BBA & Minor)
The undergraduate major in Accounting pursues a course of study designed to qualify students for careers in public accounting, private accounting, or financial management. The Bachelor of Business Administration degree prepares students to work in a variety of accounting and business fields, tailored to their individual interests. Non-majors may obtain a minor in Accounting.
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Accounting (BBA/MBA 4+1)
Freshmen who meet certain qualifications may be granted early assurance to SBU's 150-hour 4+1 MBA in Professional Accountancy program, which allows students to first earn a BBA degree in accounting and then a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree — all in five years or less.
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Adolescence Education (BS)
The undergraduate major in Adolescence Education is designed for students to pursue initial secondary content-specific teacher certification in New York state (grades 7-12), preparing students to be secondary teachers in biology, chemistry, English, mathematics, physics, social studies and Spanish. (Related: teaching; secondary education)
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Adolescence Education (MSED)
This master's level program, fully online, provides individuals who have a baccalaureate degree in a content subject the opportunity to become initially certified to teach that subject in grades 7-12 in New York state. Should you be interested in working outside of New York state, our certification office will advise you on obtaining certificates in other states.
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Adolescent 5-12 Literacy Extension Advanced Certificate
The Adolescent 5-12 Literacy Extension Advanced Certificate of Study (ACS) program is designed for SBU graduates who have already earned their MSED Childhood Literacy B-6 degree. This ACS extends a current Childhood Literacy certification by adding qualifications to teach reading in adolescent grades 5-12. This online program is available only to those who completed SBU's MSED Childhood Literacy program between 2000 and 2020.
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Arabic & Islamic Studies (Minor Only)
An 18-credit minor in Arabic and Islamic studies is available to students who wish to combine a study of the Arabic language with courses in Islamic religion and culture. No major is available.
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Art (BA & Minor in Visual Arts)
The undergraduate program in Visual Arts includes courses from the university’s core curriculum, courses in drawing, painting, sculpture, and other art electives. A portfolio review is required at the end of the second semester of study. A senior thesis/exhibition is the student’s culminating experience and is a requirement for graduation. Non-majors may obtain a minor in Visual Arts.
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Art History (Minor Only)
The Art History minor provides the fundamentals of visual arts to complement their major fields. The minor consists of courses in drawing, painting and sculpture, plus 9 credits of visual arts electives.
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Biochemistry (BS)
The undergraduate Biochemistry program, accredited by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, provides students with a basic understanding of living systems that emphasizes the molecular and cellular aspects of biology. Non-majors may obtain a minor in Biochemistry.
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Bioinformatics (BS)
The undergraduate major in Bioinformatics provides students with the interdisciplinary scientific and mathematical background needed for graduate study in this growing field at the interface of biology, mathematics, and computer science. The major is appropriate to students interested in a research career in bioinformatics, as well as students preparing for careers in medicine and pharmacology.
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Biology (BS & Minor)
The undergraduate Biology major provides students with a broad foundation of biological knowledge in preparation for the study of a particular area of biology through upper-division coursework and mentored research. The curriculum is based strongly in the sciences of biology, chemistry and physics, within the context of the critical and analytic skills derived from the liberal arts core. Non-majors may obtain a minor in Biology. (Related secondary education)
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Biology-Adolescence Education (BS)
Students in this program earn a Bachelor of Science in Biology, completing a program especially tailored to meet New York state adolescence education requirements for biology. Students complete all courses required for initial teaching certification.
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Broadcast Journalism (BA & Related Minor)
The undergraduate Broadcast Journalism major takes advantage of the Jandoli School of Communication's many industry connections, offering a structured way for students interested in broadcast-related careers to approach our curriculum. Students learn communications fundamentals in their first two years, then focus their second two years on broadcast-related classes. Non-majors may obtain a minor in Communication from the Jandoli School. (Related: writing, media)
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Business Administration (Minor Only)
For non-business majors, the School of Business offers an 18-hour minor in Business Administration, with coursework selected from accounting, business information systems, economics, finance, management, marketing and statistics.
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Chemistry (BS & Minor)
The undergraduate Chemistry major provides a curriculum designed to impart a broad competence in the traditional areas of chemistry, with sufficient flexibility to allow secondary concentrations in a wide variety of other areas. Possible career paths include positions in the chemical industry or in adolescence education, graduate school, medical school, dental school, and law school. Non-majors may obtain a minor in Chemistry. (Related: secondary education)
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Chemistry-Adolescence Education (BS)
Students in this program earn a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, completing a program especially tailored to meet New York state adolescence education requirements for chemistry. Students complete all courses required for initial teaching certification.
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Childhood B-6 Literacy Extension Advanced Certificate
The Childhood B-6 Literacy Extension Advanced Certificate of Study (ACS) is designed for SBU graduates who have earned their MSED Adolescent Literacy 5-12 degree. This ACS extends their current Adolescent Literacy certification by adding qualifications to teach reading in early childhood and elementary grades from birth-6th grade. This online program is available only to those who completed SBU's MSED Adolescent Literacy program between 2000 and 2020.
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Childhood Education (BS)
The School of Education's undergraduate Childhood Education program offers four distinct Bachelor of Science degrees for students who want to be elementary school teachers: Childhood Education, Childhood & Early Childhood Education, Inclusive Childhood Education, and Inclusive Childhood & Early Childhood Education. (Related: teaching)
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Classics (Minor Only)
The 18-hour minor in Classics includes courses in Greek and Roman civilization, culture and mythology, as well as at least one semester of Latin. No major in Classics is available.
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Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MSED, Online)
The online Master of Science in Education Clinical Mental Health Counseling program will help you channel your passion for helping people into a career. The program is specifically built to prepare you for the licensed professional counselor exam and beyond. Through engaging coursework and clinical practice, you’ll learn to support individuals, families and groups in overcoming personal challenges and accomplishing their goals.
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Communication (Undergraduate Minor)
The Jandoli School of Communication offers a 21-credit-hour minor in Communication, open to anyone not pursuing a Jandoli School major. The minor includes an overview of the fields of journalism and strategic communication, as well as courses on the principles and practices of writing and reporting. (Related: writing, journalism, media)
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Communication, Social Justice and Advocacy (BA)
Offered by the Jandoli School of Communication, this undergraduate major provides an ethical grounding as well as necessary practical knowledge and experiences for students who wish to participate in communication and advocacy roles for nonprofit and nongovernmental professions.
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Computer Science (BS & Minor)
The undergraduate Computer Science major prepares students for entry-level software engineering, networking, database application development, and web administration positions as well as for advanced study at the graduate level. Most graduates enter the workforce as computer professionals upon graduation. Others elect to pursue study at the graduate level. Non-majors may obtain a minor in Computer Science.
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Criminology (BA & Minor)
The undergraduate major in Criminology, offered by the Department of Sociology and Criminology, addresses the nature and cause of crime, as well as criminological and sociological theory. Our department embraces a value set defined by a belief in the basic dignity of every human being. Non-majors may obtain a minor in Criminology. (Related: criminal justice, law enforcement, policing)
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Cybersecurity (BS & Minor)
Students in the undergraduate Cybersecurity program learn the appropriate tools, techniques, policies, and technologies required to identify, analyze, mitigate, and communicate the risks of computer systems. The major helps prepare students for careers in the field of information systems security. Non-majors may obtain a minor in Cybersecurity.
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Cybersecurity (Early Assurance BS/MS)
Our Cybersecurity early assurance program guarantees qualified high school seniors placement in our master's degree program in Cybersecurity. Students who successfully complete the program will earn bachelor's and master's degrees. The program allows students to begin taking graduate-level courses during their senior year of undergraduate studies. The master's program is an online-only program.
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Cybersecurity (MS, Online Only)
Our graduate program in Cybersecurity, offered in an online format only, prepares you to protect companies and individuals from malicious cyberattacks and data theft. Through a cutting-edge curriculum and highly interactive learning led by expert faculty, you’ll develop the specific technical and soft skills required of today’s cybersecurity professionals.
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Data Science (BS)
Students in Data Science learn the basic tools to use computer technology to extract knowledge from large data sets. The student completes relevant coursework in Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science as well as gains knowledge of an area of application of interest to the student. The major prepares the student for entry level data analyst jobs as well as for graduate programs.
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Digital Journalism (MA, Online Only)
Our online Digital Journalism master’s degree emphasizes quality content creation for all of the media that audiences get their news — from long-form reporting, to social media storytelling, to podcasts and mobile experiences.
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Early Assurance Programs
Early assurance programs (EAP) offer high-achieving students early acceptance to a graduate-level or professional program, granting them automatic placement in the program upon satisfactory completion of their undergraduate studies.
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Economics (BBA or BS & Minor)
The Economics program, offering either a Bachelor of Business Administration or Bachelor of Science degree, as well as a minor in Economics, helps students examine the production and consumption of goods, and analyze real-world issues such as international trade, poverty, taxes, crime, and education.
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Educational Leadership (EdD)
This graduate program is designed for those working in education leadership, the government sector, private sector, education technology, or something similar. The program can provide the foundation to solve large institutional issues and create transformational change within organizations. It is offered online. (Related: school leadership; teaching)
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Educational Leadership (MSED)
This fully online graduate program is designed for elementary and secondary teachers or counselors seeking positions as school building administrators at some time in their careers.
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Educational Studies (BS)
The undergraduate Educational Studies major is designed for students who are interested in child development and education but do not intend to become classroom teachers. The major is based on the introductory courses in the Elementary Education major, but then incorporates a wide range of elective courses in education, arts and science. This major opens the door to careers in social work, educational assessment, educational law, school psychology, school counseling, behavioral interventions, and more. (Related: teaching; childhood studies)
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Engineering Physics (BS)
The Department of Physics offers two undergraduate degrees: Traditional Physics (see separate listing) and Engineering Physics. Both provide students with a grounding in fundamental physics, training in problem-solving and critical thinking, and exposure to engineering disciplines, particularly mechanical and electrical engineering. Engineering Physics majors take more hours of engineering courses.
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English (BA & Minor)
The undergraduate program in English offers courses in the literature of England, the United States, and other English-speaking nations, as well as in critical, creative, and professional writing. Non-majors may obtain a minor in English. The Department of English also offers a major in Literary Publishing & Editing. (Related: secondary education)
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Environmental Studies (BA, Certificates & Minor)
The undergraduate program in Environmental Studies addresses interrelated social, scientific, political and ethical issues as they pertain to interactions between humans, nature, and the built environment. It addresses three core areas: basic principles of ecology and environmental sciences; environmental ethics and aesthetics; and environmental social science and policy.
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Family Business (Minor Only)
The 18-hour minor in Family Business includes courses in financial accounting, business law, entrepreneurship, family business management, marketing and management.
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Finance (BBA & Minor)
The undergraduate major in Finance provides a balance between economic theory and accounting with concentration and emphasis on the monetary system and its relationship to the firm and financial management. Non-majors may obtain a minor in Finance.
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Health and Society (BA or BS)
The undergraduate majors in Health and Society provide students preparing for healthcare professions with experience of the humanities and social sciences, while also incorporating most of the prerequisite courses required by graduate programs in health care. The Bachelor of Science major caters to students who want a more thorough foundation in the natural sciences, potentially with an eye toward pursuing graduate studies in a healthcare professions program. The Bachelor of Arts major caters to the interests of students who seek a basic foundation in the natural sciences relevant to human health and disease while placing more emphasis in their studies on social and philosophical topics.
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Health Science (BS)
The undergraduate major in Health Science provides the opportunity to study courses in medical terminology, health research methods, nutrition and epidemiology. As seniors, students will intern under professionals in their chosen health field. Graduates will be well prepared for employment in health promotion or to successfully enter graduate studies in the high-demand fields of allied health.
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History (BA & Minor)
The undergraduate program in History aims to broaden and deepen the student’s knowledge of the principal events, trends, institutions and people of historic significance. We strive to provide students with a critique of our world, a sympathetic understanding of our time, its values and its new directions, so that they may acquire a better understanding of the past and contemporary worlds. Particular emphasis is placed on sound writing and reading skills. Non-majors may obtain a minor in History.
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Human Services (Minor Only)
Human services work is a broad field that includes criminal justice, substance abuse, mental health, and working with the disabled, poor and disadvantaged. The minor in Human Services provides academic training and experience for graduate school.
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Inclusive Special Education (MSED)
The 100% online master's degree in Inclusive Special Education is designed to help teachers meet the ever-changing demands of diverse classrooms and may be completed by teachers with certification in nearly any area or grade level. You will learn to differentiate instruction and assessment to meet the needs of students with the full range of exceptionalities, including students with disabilities, English language learners, students who have experienced trauma and students who may be gifted.
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Individualized Major
Students who have clearly defined their career goals, but who can’t find a specific major to fulfill them, can combine different course combinations to explore their unique and varied interests, and design their own undergraduate degree.
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International Business (Minor Only)
The 18-credit minor in International Business includes six credits of any modern language as well as courses in international marketing and management, and global studies.
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International Studies (BA & Minor)
The undergraduate major in International Studies allows students to choose a primary and secondary concentration that will allow them to become familiar with global issues and problems related to culture and the arts, politics and society, international relations, and global political economy. Students are encouraged to study abroad. Non-majors may obtain a minor in International Studies.
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Journalism (BA & Related Minor)
The undergraduate major in Journalism teaches students to write clearly and concisely for specific audiences, to research critically, to understand their moral and ethical responsibility, to recognize and overcome biases and prejudices, and much more. It requires 400 hours of internships. Non-majors may obtain a minor in Communication from the Jandoli School of Communication. (Related: writing, media)
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Leadership (Minor Only)
The 18-hour minor in Leadership, which is open to all degree-seeking students regardless of their majors, offers a curriculum that spans academic schools at the university. It exposes students to the skills and character traits sought by employers: effective communication, trustworthiness, and the ability to motivate and delegate.
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Literacy, Birth-12 (MSED)
The graduate program in Literacy (birth to grade 12) is designed for certified teachers who wish to acquire a master’s degree to teach birth to grade 12 as a literacy coach, reading teacher, or literacy specialist. The 36-credit-hour program is fully online.
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Literary Publishing & Editing (BA)
The Bachelor of Arts in Literary Publishing and Editing prepares students to enter careers in publishing and editing, including in the areas of copyediting, proofreading, marketing, sales, and communication work. It is one of two bachelor's degree programs offered by the Department of English.
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Management (BBA & Minor)
The undergraduate program in Management provides students the opportunity to develop either a behavioral or quantitative emphasis in the areas of general management. Those desiring the quantitative emphasis are also provided the opportunity to minor in quantitative methods. Non-majors may obtain a minor in Management.
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Marketing (BBA & Minor)
The undergraduate program in Marketing is concerned with the management of those activities that seek to identify customer needs and that design and direct a flow of products to satisfy consumer demand. It is the objective of the marketing program to develop a broad working knowledge of both the theory and practice of marketing. Program flexibility and adaptability to special interests is provided by electives within and outside the major. Non-majors may obtain a minor in Marketing.
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Marketing Communication (MA, Online Only)
The Jandoli School of Communication’s Master of Arts in Marketing Communication program, offered online only, will help you master the art of strategic storytelling, while developing highly sought skills in creating strategic campaign plans, developing engaging content and analyzing the data. Choose from specializations in integrated marketing communications, content marketing and public relations. (Related: writing, journalism, media)
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Mathematics (BS & Minor)
The undergraduate Mathematics major prepares students for myriad careers, ranging from business to industry to government to secondary education, as well as for graduate school. Non-majors may obtain a minor in Mathematics.
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Mathematics-Adolescence Education (BS)
Students in this program earn a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, completing a program especially tailored to meet New York state adolescence education requirements for mathematics. Students complete all courses required for initial teaching certification.
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MBA (Campus-based)
Our campus-based Master of Business Administration program is designed to help you develop skills and insights to enable you to compete in the global economy while learning to make decisions rooted in moral and ethical values that define our Franciscan tradition. Part-time and full-time options are available. A fully online program is also available. (See separate listing.)
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MBA (Online)
Our fully accredited online Master of Business Administration goes beyond the traditional Master of Business Administration. Through personalized and interactive coursework, you’ll become a well-rounded professional prepared to lead and innovate in a variety of business environments.
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Media Studies (BA, Related Minor)
The Media Studies major offered by the Jandoli School of Communication explores big ideas and how media affects society. You will explore the role of media in society through an interdisciplinary approach that allows you to pursue your passions with courses from sociology, history, international studies and other fields. (Related: journalism, writing, communication)
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Movement Studies (Minor Only)
The 18-credit-hour minor in Movement Studies, offered by the School of Education's physical education program, includes courses in early childhood motor development, health-related fitness, individual and dual sports, injury prevention and care, and others.
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Music (BA & Minor)
Admission to the undergraduate Music major is conditional upon a successful live instrumental or vocal audition (recording accepted with permission) demonstrating a grasp of a variety of styles. The curriculum includes music theory and history, composition, conducting, and participation in a student band, choir or ensemble. Non-majors may obtain a minor in Music.
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Native American and Indigenous Studies (Minor Only)
Using an interdisciplinary approach, the NAIS minor introduces students to issues facing Native American and indigenous people from a variety of perspectives and prepares students to deal with these issues in their potential lines of work. The program includes courses in the Seneca language. (Related: history, sociology, Seneca)
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Nursing (Dual Degree)
The Dual Degree Nursing Program is a collaboration between St. Bonaventure University and the Cattaraugus County Campus of Jamestown Community College offering a blended-campus curriculum that allows a student to earn an Associate of Applied Nursing from JCC and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from SBU in four years.
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Nursing (RN to BS)
The RN to B.S. in Nursing program is for registered nurses (RNs) who wish to become baccalaureate prepared. The hybrid program, with face-to-face and online offerings, builds upon essential nursing skills such as leadership, professionalism, collaborative care, and quality care as the nurses work to become more emotionally intelligent providers.
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Nursing: Master's Entry to Practice
The Master’s Entry to Practice (MEP) program is an efficient way to become a registered nurse while also achieving a Master of Science in nursing. This graduate-level MEP program is a direct pathway to the nursing profession for those who have already earned a Bachelor of Science degree.
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Occupational Therapy (MS)
The Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy is a professional degree program that prepares students academically and professionally for responsibilities and services as an occupational therapist. The Occupational Therapy program educates students as generalist practitioners, in accordance with the requirements of the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).
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Philosophy (BA & Minor)
The undergraduate major in Philosophy enables students to thoughtfully understand and critically assess issues and concerns of today, from law and politics to ethics and medicine, from justice and society to art and literature. The program is very flexible, offering four tracks, each focused on different topic areas. Non-majors may obtain a minor in Philosophy by completing one of four minor tracks.
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Philosophy Pre-Law (Minor Only)
The philosophy department offers a Philosophy Pre-Law program for students interested in philosophy or the general arts who wish to pursue a legal career. It is generally acknowledged that a concentration in philosophy and the other arts provides an appropriate basis for the study of law. Students in the Pre-Law program complete the requirements of the Philosophy minor track Law and Politics.
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Physical Education (BS)
The undergraduate program in Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE), offered by the School of Education, is registered in New York state to provide initial K-12 certification in preparing individuals to teach physical education. It also provides certification to coach sports at the middle and high school levels. (Related: teaching)
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Physician Assistant Studies (MS)
The graduate program in Physician Assistant studies, offered by the School of Health Professions, is a professional degree program that prepares students academically and professionally for responsibilities and services as a physician assistant.
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Physics (BS & Minor)
The undergraduate program in Physics is designed to provide opportunities for students to develop the skills essential for graduate school, industry, government service and the teaching of physics. The Physics curriculum offers two degree tracks designed to prepare a student for employment or further study in physics or in the various engineering fields, such as, but not limited to, electrical and mechanical engineering. Non-majors may obtain a minor in Physics. (Related: engineering physics; secondary education)
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Physics-Adolescence Education (BS)
Students in this program earn a Bachelor of Science in Physics, completing a program especially tailored to meet New York state adolescence education requirements for physics. Students complete all courses required for initial teaching certification.
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Political Science (BA & Minor)
The undergraduate Political Science student is introduced to four subfields: American politics, international relations, comparative political systems, and political thought. The major includes a capstone course in which the student works closely with a faculty adviser on an independent research project. Non-majors may obtain a minor in Political Science.
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Pre-law (Law and Society - Minor Only)
The 21-credit-hour minor in Law and Society, a Pre-Law track, focuses on the interaction of law and legal institutions with social, economic, and political systems. Students will examine the historical, philosophical, sociological, and political foundations of law and the social forces influencing law and society. The university's Center for Law & Society provides numerous opportunities for students interested in pursuing a law degree. (Related: prelaw; pre-law; law)
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Pre-medicine & Pre-health
We offer pre-medicine majors, academic advising, and extracurricular opportunities to prepare you for careers in health care. Our Franciscan Health Care Professions Program offers combined-degree programs that provide select students the opportunity for provisional acceptance into medical school upon acceptance to SBU. Early assurance programs allow select sophomores to apply for early acceptance to medical school. (Also referred to as premedicine and prehealth)
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Pre-professional Studies in Business
Students majoring in areas other than Business who wish to augment their studies with foundational business courses. This opportunity is of particular interest to non-majors who wish eventually to enroll in a graduate program in Business. Those interested are encouraged, however, to check the specific requirements of the graduate programs to which they might apply.
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Psychology (BA, BS & Minor)
The undergraduate program in Psychology enables students to appreciate and implement the role and value of a scientific approach to understanding behavior and mental processes. The Bachelor of Arts program is for students who wish to follow a liberal arts track, with courses in the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. The Bachelor of Science program is for students who wish to combine the major with courses in biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, or physics. Non-majors may obtain a minor in Psychology.
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Public Health (BS and minor)
The undergraduate major in Public Health prepares students to succeed in a public health environment, such as community health, health education, health and safety administration. It is also a good choice for students who plan to pursue advanced studies in public health, public policy, health administration, biostatistics and epidemiology. Non-majors may obtain a minor in Public Health.
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Quantitative Analysis for Business (Minor Only)
This 18-credit-hour minor includes courses in information and decision support systems, marketing research, business analytics, econometrics for finance, financial statement analysis and more.
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School Building Leader (Certificate)
The School Building Leader Advanced Certificate program, which is fully online, prepares students for administrative leadership at the school building level. Candidates are elementary and secondary teachers or counselors seeking positions as school building administrators. (Related: teaching)
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School Counseling (MSED, Online)
The online Master of Science in Education School Counseling program will help you develop a career rooted in your compassion for students in need. This program is specifically designed to prepare you to become a licensed school counselor. Through engaging coursework and clinical practice, you’ll learn to support primary, middle, and high school students in the most vital areas of their development. (Related: teaching)
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School District Leader (Certificate)
The School District Leader Advanced Certificate program, which is fully online, prepares students for administrative leadership at the school district level. It is for school building leaders/administrators seeking positions as school district level administrators. This is a certificate-only program. (Related: teaching)
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Social Work (MSW, Online Only)
The online Master of Social Work – Traditional Track program gives you the clinical knowledge to compassionately empower individuals and families so they can reach their full potential. The traditional track of this program is designed for students without a social work degree looking to further their career or seek a meaningful new career, as a clinically licensed social worker.
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Sociology (BA & Minor)
The undergraduate program in Sociology takes students on a scientific study of individuals, groups, and society. Courses focus on the many ways in which social factors influence our lives, from an examination of social institutions, such as family, peer, and religious institutions, to ways in which poverty and wealth are distributed across society, influencing families across generations. Non-majors may obtain a minor in Sociology.
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Spanish (BA & Minor)
The undergraduate program in Spanish enables students to speak, read, write and understand the language. Through literature, students will develop an understanding and an appreciation of customs and cultures of Spanish speaking countries, and be able to elaborate on their politics and history. Non-majors may obtain a minor in Spanish. (Related: secondary education)
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Speech-Language Pathology (MS, Online Only)
The online Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) program at St. Bonaventure University addresses educational barriers and the growing need for SLP professionals. Emphasizing holistic care and engaged learning, it prepares students to provide client-centered SLP care, particularly in underserved communities. This program empowers students to advance their education and careers, preparing them for rewarding roles as SLPs.
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Sport Administration (MS)
The Master of Science in Sport Administration is designed for students who want a business degree that applies an in-depth understanding of the sport business industry. Students in this program focus on the business side of sports, acquiring the skills required to be an asset to athletic programs, their athletes and fans in roles such as athletic director, media relations executive, facilities director, accounting or finance manager, and many others
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Sport Studies (BS & Minor)
The undergraduate major in Sport Studies, offered by the physical education department, provides students with the opportunity to explore sport, movement disciplines, exercise and wellness experiences within a trans-disciplinary curriculum. Four cognate areas of specialization are available: human development and learning, human movement sciences, personal and team coaching, and sports management. Non-majors may obtain a minor in Sport Studies. (Related: teaching)
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Sports Journalism (MA, Online Only)
Our online Sports Journalism master’s program is guided in part by an alumni advisory board who have wide-ranging experience at major news outlets and organizations. Here you will learn to explain the nuances of sports, race/ethnicity, gender and the role of the journalist in a diverse sports media landscape.
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Sports Management (BBA & Minor)
The undergraduate major in Sports Management, resulting in a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, prepares students to work in the business side of sports, using the same management, financial, operational and marketing skills as any other business industry. Majors choose an area of concentration from one of the following disciplines: accounting, finance, human resource management, or marketing. Non-majors may obtain a minor in Sports Management.
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Sports Media (BA & Related Minor)
In the undergraduate Sports Media major, offered by the Jandoli School of Communication, students learn communications fundamentals in their first two years, then focus their second two years on sports-related classes. Graduates are prepared for communication careers in a variety of sports-related fields, including sports journalism, sports broadcasting, public relations, marketing communications, and sports information. Non-majors may obtain a minor in Communication from the Jandoli School. (Related: writing, media)
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Strategic Communication (BA & Related Minor)
The undergraduate program in Strategic Communication equips students with the practical skills and ethical decision-making needed to guide the future of interpersonal, organizational and cultural communication within businesses and organizations. Strategic communicators understand how their work supports larger business goals, and utilize skills in critical thinking, analysis and research to create integrated and complex communication plans that they execute using traditional and emerging communication channels. Non-majors may obtain a minor in Communication from the Jandoli School of Communication. (Related: writing, journalism, media)
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Theater (BA & Minor)
The undergraduate major in Theater offers a comprehensive program in theater production, history, texts, and applied on-stage and technical experience and training within the university’s liberal arts context. The major can be applied to advanced study in acting, design, directing or another area of theater, and/or to careers in many areas. Non-majors may obtain a minor in Theater.
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Theology & Franciscan Studies (BA & Minor)
The undergraduate major in Theology, offered by the Department of Theology and Franciscan Studies, aims to investigate the nature of God and interpret various dimensions of human religious experience. Theology studies what people believe about God and the fundamental nature of reality and why they hold those beliefs. Non-majors may obtain a minor in Theology. (Related: religion, religious, clergy)
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Undeclared Major
Haven't decided on a major? No problem. We have three pathways for students who just aren't ready to declare a major: one for students who wish to explore all of their options during their first year or two, as well as separate program tracks for students who are undecided but leaning toward a major in the School of Business, and for undecideds wishing to explore programs in the Jandoli School of Communication.
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Video Production (BA & Related Minor)
The major in Video Production offered by the Jandoli School of Communication is designed for students who want to use their creativity and technical prowess to create dynamic videos for television, film, streaming networks, sports corporations and nonprofits. (Related: writing, journalism, media)
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Visual & Performing Arts
The Department of Visual and Performing Arts in the School of Arts & Sciences offers majors and minors in three distinct programs: music, theater and art (visual arts). See separate listings for each program or click the yellow tab below and follow the link below to the Visual & Performing Arts website.
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Women's Studies (BA & Minor)
The undergraduate Women's Studies major is a comprehensive program incorporating disciplines and registered programs from all the schools at St. Bonaventure. The curriculum instructs women and men in a life of courage, of learning supported by the development of critical minds and a disposition to serve the larger community. The program promotes projects designed to integrate the insights of women’s and feminist scholarship into the general curriculum. (Related: gender studies)
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World Languages & Cultural Studies
Competency in a foreign language is one of the hallmarks of the liberally educated person. The Department of World Languages and Cultural Studies offers a major and minor in Spanish, a minor in Arabic and Islamic Studies, as well as courses for academic credit in French, Italian and Latin. (The minor in Classics incorporates courses in Latin.) Note: Courses in the Seneca language are offered as part of Native American & Indigenous Studies program. (See Native American & Indigenous Studies)