Hey guys, I'm currently exploring my college options and Syracuse University caught my attention. Can someone give me an overview of the undergraduate majors available over there? Thanks!
Sure! Syracuse University is a research institution renowned for its extensive range of undergraduate programs. The university offers more than 200 majors and over 100 minors, spread across its 13 schools and colleges. Here's a quick overview of the schools and colleges, along with some examples of majors offered in each:
1. College of Arts and Sciences: Majors include biology, chemistry, economics, English and textual studies, history, mathematics, philosophy, physics, psychology, and various foreign languages.
2. College of Engineering and Computer Science: Majors in aerospace engineering, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, and mechanical engineering.
3. School of Information Studies (iSchool): Information management and technology, and applied data science.
4. Newhouse School of Public Communications: Majors such as advertising, graphic design, journalism (newspaper and online journalism, magazine journalism, and broadcast and digital journalism), public relations, mass communication, and television, radio, and film.
5. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics: Programs in food studies, health and exercise science, human development and family science, public health, social work, and sport management.
6. School of Education: Inclusive early childhood education, inclusive elementary education, math education, science education, and social studies education, among others.
7. Whitman School of Management: Business administration, entrepreneurship and emerging enterprises, finance, management, marketing, and more.
8. School of Architecture: Bachelor of architecture program.
9. College of Visual and Performing Arts: Programs in art and music history, design, studio arts, and various instrument studies. Also includes drama, musical theater, and communication and rhetorical studies.
10. College of Law: Program in legal studies.
11. David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics: Degrees in various health, sport, and human services, including nutrition, public health, and sports analytics.
12. Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs: Degrees in international relations and policy studies.
13. Graduate School: Additional opportunities for undergrads to engage with interdisciplinary and advanced coursework.
You can explore even more major and minor options on Syracuse University's official website. Be sure to check out the specific requirements and pathways for each major, as well as any related research or internship opportunities. Happy exploring!
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