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CUNY undergraduate programs lead to two types of degrees: the associate or the bachelor's. Generally, an associate degree requires approximately 60 college credits and a bachelor's requires 120. Each degree requires a major program, and CUNY offers more than 1,250 majors from which to choose. Our undergraduate degree programs are divided into eight main areas of study: Business; Computer Science & Information Systems; Engineering, Architecture, & Related Technologies; Fine, Performing & Technology-Related Arts; Health Professions, Liberal Arts & Sciences; Public Affairs and Community & Social Services; and Teacher Education.
Business Programs»CUNY business programs prepare you for many different professional positions in today's rapidly changing business sectors, and also provide a comprehensive liberal arts base. An academic business background can be the first step toward a successful career in business and industry, as well as in related fields such as law and government. You may pursue a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, or major in a business program that leads to a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Technology, or Bachelor of Science degree. Some CUNY colleges allow students to combine work and study (internships or cooperative education). These job placements provide work experience, earnings, school credit, and an awareness of job opportunities in particular fields.  |
Computer Science and Information Systems»Computer science and information systems focus on computer organization, theory, programming, and applications. Liberal arts and sciences majors concentrate on a combination of hardware- and software-oriented computer courses, as well as courses in calculus, analytic geometry, and linear algebra. In business, the technical aspects of computer applications are emphasized, as well as their relevance to decision making in business organizations. In an engineering curriculum, students focus on the design and development of computer systems, including theory, structure, and application of computer systems, as well as scientific and technical problems. At some CUNY campuses, internships are available to computer science students as part of a cooperative arrangement. |
Engineering Architecture and Related Technologies»Modern society is based on complex, rapidly changing technologies that require the expertise of skilled professionals and technicians. The City University of New York offers associate and bachelor's degree programs in engineering, architecture, and many related technologies. These programs prepare students to enter the job market immediately after graduation, and many provide a strong foundation for graduate study. The two professional programs, engineering and architecture, lead to a bachelor's degree. The technology programs, which prepare students for careers in a variety of technical fields, lead to the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree. Students in these programs take courses in the sciences and mathematics, as well as general education courses in English and the social sciences. Some courses require hands-on laboratory training. |
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Health Professions»As opportunities in the health-related professions continue to expand, The City University of New York offers an ever-greater variety of programs that provide specialized training. You can, of course, prepare for a career as a doctor, dentist, or nurse, but that only begins to outline the programs available at CUNY. All of our baccalaureate and associate degree programs offer hands-on professional experience in a hospital or laboratory setting. |
Liberal Arts and Sciences»Most CUNY students choose a program in the liberal arts and sciences. These programs provide a comprehensive education in such fields as art, literature, philosophy, biology, physics, anthropology, African-American studies, and political science. You can use a liberal arts foundation to go on to graduate school, or apply your skills immediately in the professional workplace. A liberal arts degree can prepare you for a broad range of professions, including journalism, public service, and many areas of business. A degree in the liberal arts and sciences also allows you to pursue a graduate degree necessary to enter professions such as law, medicine, and teaching. |
Public Affairs and Community & Social Services»The programs in this section can prepare you for a broad range of professions in the public and private sectors. Some focus primarily on preparing students for graduate-level work and administrative careers, while others train you for hands-on "helping" professions such as social work and human services. |
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