The undergraduate program leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry connects the ever-growing important interface between biology and chemistry. Training emphasizing advanced experimental and theoretical principles is provided in both the biological and chemical sciences, as a foundation for a variety of career paths, including further training in biology, chemistry or biochemistry; molecular biology; and medical or dental school. Students successfully completing the biochemistry curriculum may have their degrees certified by the American Chemical Society. Biochemistry majors are urged to consult with advisers from both the Biology Department and the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department to formulate appropriate programs of study and to explore the numerous career paths available.
The Department of Biology provides a challenging and stimulating curriculum that fosters critical thinking and promotes scientific curiosity on current topics in the biological sciences.
As an undergraduate or graduate student, you will benefit from our faculty’s unrivaled expertise in a wide variety of subjects including molecular and cellular biology, bioinformatics, ecology, evolution, microbiology, genetics, ornithology, marine biology, and urban farming.
The Department of Biology provides a challenging and stimulating curriculum that fosters critical thinking and promotes scientific curiosity on current topics in the biological sciences.
As an undergraduate or graduate student, you will benefit from our faculty’s unrivaled expertise in a wide variety of subjects including molecular and cellular biology, bioinformatics, ecology, evolution, microbiology, genetics, ornithology, marine biology, and urban farming.
Our Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology program is an excellent foundation for entry into an in-demand profession. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of medical laboratory technicians is projected to grow 30 percent from 2012 to 2022, much faster than the average for all occupations.
Chemistry focuses on the fundamental understanding of substances—their structure, composition, properties and transformations. Whether you are interested in working in a scientific field or teaching, the Chemistry curriculum will prepare you for a broad variety of careers, including medicine, dentistry and other health fields; pharmaceuticals, metallurgy, plastics, engineering, agriculture, biotechnology, and environmental science.
Chemistry focuses on the fundamental understanding of substances—their structure, composition, properties and transformations. Whether you are interested in working in a scientific field or teaching, the Chemistry curriculum will prepare you for a broad variety of careers, including medicine, dentistry and other health fields; pharmaceuticals, metallurgy, plastics, engineering, agriculture, biotechnology, and environmental science.
Literacy is an important part of a child’s social, emotional and intellectual development. The stronger a child’s reading and comprehension skills, the greater the child’s potential for life-long success. The Master of Science in Childhood Education/Literacy explores the values of reading, writing and technology and will train you to become a New York State certified teacher of children from grades 1 to 6. This 48-credit program will greatly expand your career opportunities by preparing you for dual certification – offered by New York State – in both childhood education and teaching literacy. The program is accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council, signifying it meets the highest standards of quality in preparing competent, caring and qualified professional educators in public and private schools.
The Department of Teaching, Learning, and Leadership offers programs on both the undergraduate and graduate level, all leading to eligibility for N.Y. State certification once you have passed all required portions of the New York State Teacher Certification Exam (NYSTCE).
We prepare new teachers and education leaders who are just starting out in their field, and help practicing professionals enhance their careers with additional specializations. All of our programs emphasize hands-on learning in a multicultural context. Classes are small, fostering an atmosphere of inquiry and reflection. Fieldwork, internships and student teaching placements are in partner schools especially selected for excellence and diversity. With our emphasis on practice, you will be out in the schools—observing, learning, and doing—from the very beginning.
This degree offers a comprehensive program model in Computer and Digital Arts with a high number of creative studio classes that are designed to prepare students for the competitive digital production marketplace, and to help them develop mastery of the various disciplines within the field. The program offers renowned and award winning digital and computer artists alongside practicing professionals from the field as faculty.
An M.F.A. in Creative Writing is a terminal degree program designed to help meet the needs of students as they seek to become published writers and teachers. This program offers a solid foundation and practice through courses in literature, writing workshops and writing process and technique courses designed for the aspiring writer. In this vigorous and innovative program, students will have opportunities to work with a host of visiting writers and poets, as well as to participate in the vibrant writing and performing arts communities of both Brooklyn and Manhattan.
The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance offers rigorous conservatory-style training for passionate, curious and ambitious students committed to pursuing careers in the professional dance world.
This modern-based program provides students with a solid foundation in ballet while exposing them to the breadth of contemporary modern and post-modern dance techniques. This emphasis on training, along with our singular Dance Wellness program, has put us at the forefront of dance medicine as applied to the wellbeing of future dance artists.