Undergraduate Degree Programs

Develop skills you can count on for a career you’ll appreciate. The benefits of our Bachelor of Science in Accounting really add up! Whether you’re interested in an entry-level accounting job or advancing your education to become a CPA (the gold standard in the profession) ������Ƶ's Accounting Program is an asset that’s sure to increase in value.

Engage in an interdisciplinary exploration of a worldwide diaspora. Through knowledge, we can shift paradigms, create new ways of seeing and knowing, and even transform lives. ������Ƶ's Africana Studies Program examines the historical, social, political, cultural, literary, artistic and intellectual development of the African diaspora, preparing students for a range of professional, academic, advocacy and community-development careers.

Anthropology is the scientific study of humankind. Understand the lived human experience from multiple perspectives with our Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology. ������Ƶ's Anthropology Program examines human societies from both a scientific and a values/beliefs viewpoint. It allows you to unpack all that it means to be human in time, space and biology.

Pursue your creative passions through education. Our Bachelor of Science in Art Education combines an art foundation with ������Ƶ’s gold standard in teacher preparation. Students in ������Ƶ's Art Education Program get the best of both worlds: (1) a strong foundation in art history along with hands-on studio art practice, and (2) rigorous teacher training through our nationally recognized Feinstein School of Education and Human Development.

Learn to think critically (and visually) by studying the development of human creativity. Art history isn’t just about studying the past, it’s about learning to interpret our world through visual expression. Art history is interdisciplinary, drawing from various fields in the humanities, sciences, technology and even engineering. It also builds valuable skills that employers want, including critical thinking and analysis, presentation and public speaking, writing, research, problem-solving, broad historical and cultural knowledge, and creativity.

Turn your creative passions into a profession. As you master your craft, learn about the business of making art. Our world-class faculty, who are also practicing artists, will guide you through personalized education and real-world experiences.

AI is the future. We can make it your future. Build your career in AI with our Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence. Learn how to harness the latest game-changing technology along with other industry-relevant skills in ������Ƶ's Artificial Intelligence Program. This hands-on program balances the technical knowledge needed to innovate with the business understanding necessary to integrate AI effectively into an organization.

Learn to transform lives by changing behaviors. Help those struggling with substance abuse and behavioral health disorders in our Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Health Studies. Graduates of ������Ƶ's Behavioral Health Studies Program are prepared for entry-level positions in behavioral health and chemical dependency counseling, while others pursue advanced degrees in counseling, social work, psychology and other fields.

Unlock your career potential by exploring the science of life. Our Bachelor of Science in Biology puts you in demand in industries like healthcare, food, pharmaceuticals and the green economy. Biology is the science of living things, and ������Ƶ's Biology Program gives you a broad foundation of knowledge and lab experience to build a career or pursue advanced studies in a range of life sciences.

Biotechnologists are the innovators of the future. Put yourself at the forefront of scientific breakthroughs with our Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology. In ������Ƶ's Biotechnology Program you'll delve into cutting-edge stem cell therapies and genomics, large-scale production of vaccines, genetic modification of crops, and so much more important work.

The science of substances contains the formula for a rewarding career. Chemists and materials scientists are in high demand – so get started with our Bachelor of Art or Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. ������Ƶ's Chemistry Program builds a comprehensive foundation in all areas of the discipline, with multiple degree and concentration options. With 7,800 job openings projected each year over the next decade, chemistry is a crucial area of need in a variety of industries.

One degree with a world of career options. Be prepared for job opportunities in nearly every industry with our Bachelor of Arts in Communication. Nearly every major company or industry employs communication professionals in some capacity. ������Ƶ's Communication Program provides practical, real-world education in some of the most important disciplines in the field.

A rewarding career for a healthier world. Learn to improve health outcomes in your community with our Community and Public Health Promotion BS. You don’t necessarily need to put on a lab coat to make the world a healthier place. ������Ƶ's Community and Public Health Promotion Program will show you how to channel your passion for helping individuals and communities increase their adoption of healthy behaviors and lifestyles.

Find your pathway to success at the intersection of business and technology. Get ahead in a high-tech job market with our Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems. ������Ƶ's Computer Information Systems (CIS) Program combines technical education with business courses, building a foundation for success in an information-based economy.

Put yourself at the forefront of technology and innovation. Future-proof your career with our Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. ������Ƶ's Computer Science (CS) Program empowers you to design your own path to success by combining rigorous education with hands-on experience in cutting-edge technology.

Join one of the most vital industries in America today. Build your career in cybersecurity at ������Ƶ, with our Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity! Our leading researchers and professionals are developing practical and policy approaches to the cybersecurity challenges facing businesses, nonprofits and government. Be a part of one of the fastest growing and most strategically important industries today, with ������Ƶ's Cybersecurity Program.

Dance like everyone’s watching with our Bachelor of Arts in Dance Performance! Put your passion into motion on stage, in the classroom and beyond. ������Ƶ's Dance Performance Program combines a strong foundation in history and theory with rigorous training in style and technique, along with experiential learning opportunities in composition and performance. Dance Performance majors are prepared to work professionally within a dance troupe, choreograph performances and operate a dance studio.

Big data impacts decisions every day – you can be one of the decision makers. Our Bachelor of Science in Data Science is a pathway into one of the most in-demand careers with one of the highest starting salaries. From startups to Fortune 500s to government agencies, organizations are capitalizing on big data and will need highly trained data scientists to help them make informed decisions. Get started today in ������Ƶ's Data Science Program.

Shape the future with our Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education. Early childhood education is more than a career – it’s the opportunity to instill a love of learning in young minds. Early childhood educators can be among the most impactful figures in a young child’s life and play a major role in their future educational success. Get started on your path today, with ������Ƶ's Early Childhood Education Program.

Money makes the world go ’round – economics explains how and why. Our Bachelor of Arts in Economics opens up a wide variety of career paths. At ������Ƶ, an Economics degree is about more than just numbers. Economics majors learn to understanding the world through supply and demand, goods and services, money and resources.

Turn your passion for education into the foundation for student success. Everyone has a teacher they remember from elementary school – with our Elementary Education BA you could become that teacher. Elementary school is where the power of education is truly unlocked for children. If you have the passion to work with young minds, ������Ƶ's Elementary Education Program is your opportunity for a rewarding career.

To teach special education is to touch a life forever. Special education teachers are in high demand – with our Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education you'll be ready. In contrast to our Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, ������Ƶ's Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Program provides you with specialized tools and experiences to work in special education, a challenging yet richly rewarding career for which there is increased demand throughout the country.

Write your own success story with our Bachelor of Arts in English. Understanding the art of the written word opens the door to so many career opportunities. ������Ƶ English majors develop numerous in-demand soft skills that employers seek and that translate into a wide range of professional fields.

Take the pathway that leads to a better world. Focus on human interaction with the environment and moving toward a sustainable future in our Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies. Our Environmental Studies degree is an interdisciplinary program that explores how behavior, cultural variation and the function of our social, political and economic institutions both shape and are shaped by the natural world.

Learn the language of visual storytelling. Our Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies teaches you to thrive in a media-saturated world. The theory-to-practice curriculum of ������Ƶ's Film Studies Program combines the history and study of film with instruction in filmmaking.

Learn how to make money move with a degree in finance. Our Bachelor of Science in Finance offers an affordable pathway to a variety of lucrative careers. Come study prices, interest rates, money flows and the financial markets in ������Ƶ's Finance Program.

This interdisciplinary field will help you better understand our world. Learn to think critically about the structures and systems in our society. By engaging in a broad-based liberal arts education rooted in contemporary feminist theory, our students develop valuable professional skills: writing, critical thinking, research, public presentation and leadership skills that employers seek and that apply to a variety of professions.

Develop a global understanding of our complex world. We have become increasingly interconnected societies and economies. Global studies is an interdisciplinary major that encompasses anthropology, economics, English, geography, history, international nongovernmental organizations, mathematics, modern languages, political science and sociology.

A career that puts education in motion. Take your teaching practice onto the field, with our Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education. Combining traditional daytime/in-person teacher preparation courses with elements of health, science, kinesiology and more, this four-year bachelor of science Health and Physical Education degree prepares students to be leaders in both the classroom and the gymnasium.

Put yourself on the frontlines of public health and patient outcomes. Our Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences offers multiple pathways into the healthcare industry. Housed within the Department of Biology, ������Ƶ's Health Sciences Program prepares students for a variety of both medical and non-medical positions across the healthcare industry, including human services and medical laboratory sciences.

Learn to be a leader in one of the fastest-growing industries. Build your healthcare administration career with our Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration. Healthcare is already one of the nation’s largest industries and it continues to grow – making the demand for well-trained administrators greater than ever. Get the preparation you'll need to start your career, with ������Ƶ's Healthcare Administration Program.

Build your future by learning from the past. Our Bachelor of Arts in History opens the door to graduate studies, law school and careers in a wide variety of fields. ������Ƶ's History Program will give you an invaluable perspective on history and world affairs. Join the ranks of history degree holders who include presidents, Supreme Court justices, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists, sports broadcasters, Fortune 500 CEOs and Oscar-winning documentarians.

Put your education into action – advocate for justice. Learn to use the legal system and social policies to affect change with our Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies. ������Ƶ's Justice Studies Program explores the interrelationships between societal conditions and systems of justice. Our Justice Studies majors go on to careers in corrections, criminal justice policy, law, law enforcement, mediation and labor relations, public service, social service and fields dealing with children and adolescents, among others.

A major tailored for you. With a liberal studies degree, you choose the destination and you chart the course you want to take to get there. Our Bachelor of Arts in liberal studies is a multidisciplinary degree that empowers students to develop a plan of study around a topic or theme of their choice. Along the way, they develop analytical and critical reasoning skills, effective oral and written communication and, in most cases, quantitative skills prized by employers in all areas of business, nonprofits and public service.

Learn how to lead with our Bachelor of Science in Management. Effective management is the key to any successful business – so get started today at ������Ƶ. Build your career in business with our Management degree. ������Ƶ's Management Program will teach you the art and science of running complex organizations and supervising others.

Master the art of persuasion and the science of analyzing markets. Build your own brand, or manage a successful one, with our Bachelor of Science in Marketing. In ������Ƶ's Marketing Program you'll learn to drive the success of products, services and businesses through research and analysis, messaging, product support and public relations.

One of the world’s oldest academic disciplines is still the path to the jobs of the future. In our Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics you won't just be solving equations – you'll be developing skills for a wide variety of careers. The need for mathematically adept employees is at an all-time high. From computer game design to sports analysis, ������Ƶ's Mathematics Program leads to many in-demand careers.

Serve a critical role in healthcare. Become a part of the healthcare workforce Rhode Island needs with our Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging. ������Ƶ's Medical Imaging Program, the result of a unique partnership with Brown University Health’s School of Medical Imaging, offers you multiple pathways to success.

Explore the world – and career options – in our Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages. This is an increasingly global economy and those who can communicate across borders are in high demand. Today, nine out of 10 U.S. employers need employees with language skills other than English. Today, nine out of 10 U.S. employers need employees with language skills other than English. ������Ƶ's Modern Languages Program will help you gain proficiency in another language and expand your career options.

A performing arts degree that hits all the right notes. From the classroom to the stage, music education at ������Ƶ is second to none. With two degree options and multiple concentrations, our music program empowers students to play their own tune. Students study with some of New England’s finest performers and teachers; perform in more than a dozen pre-professional ensembles; and gain instruction in a full range of band and orchestra instruments, as well voice, keyboards, guitar and jazz improvisation.

You were born to help – we’ll help you get there. Join the nation’s largest healthcare profession, with our nationally recognized BSN program. With a rigorous academic foundation and clinical placements that provide vital experiential learning opportunities, our Bachelor of Science in Nursing program prepares students for a rewarding career.

Advance your nursing career...from the comfort of your home. Our fully online RN-to-BSN degree program is designed around the needs of busy, working registered nurses. Our program keeps you on the fast track to career advancement, with flexible schedules, individualized learning, career development advising and credit for prior coursework.

Socrates once said, “An unexamined life is not worth living.” No major teaches you to think deeper than the study of knowledge itself. Pursue our Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. Throughout your Philosophy degree studies you'll pursue questions in every dimension of human life. The critical thinking skills you'll develop will be applicable to problems in any field of study or industry. ������Ƶ's Philosophy Program ensures that its graduates are well positioned to be thought leaders in any career they choose or to pursue advanced studies.

Physics makes the world go ’round. Literally. Set your career in motion with the science of matter in our Bachelor of Science in Physics. Semiconductor design. Renewable energy. Space exploration. Mechanical engineering. These are just a few of the high-tech growth industries requiring physicists. ������Ƶ's Physics Program combines a rigorous scientific foundation with practical applications in lab work and opportunities to collaborate with faculty on research.

Education for engaged citizenship, with our Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Get prepared for a career or advanced study in fields related to government, law, public policy and more. Political Science is an interdisciplinary field encompassing elements of political theory, government, international relations, law, public policy and strategic communications. ������Ƶ's Political Science Program opens doors to careers in public affairs, governance, journalism and the nonprofit world. This discipline doesn’t just produce job seekers, but highly engaged and informed citizens. It's also one of the most common gateways to law school.

Put your brain to work on the science of the mind in our Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. The study of human behavior is a pathway to success in many fields. ������Ƶ Psychology majors become adept at research methods, data analysis and problem solving; they learn how to think critically and communicate effectively; and they learn how to apply social psychology concepts to everyday life and understand the complexities of human behavior. These skills can be applied to many occupations and disciplines.

Learn to lead in the public and nonprofit sectors. If public service is your calling, our Public Administration BA/BA to MPA program is the answer. ������Ƶ's pre-professional public administration program is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in the public and nonprofit sectors at the national, state and local levels. Our Public Administration degree positions you for careers and advanced degrees in a range of fields, including public and nonprofit administration, law, public health, public policy, disaster management and information technology and security.

Move to the head of the class with our Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education. Personalized education and real classroom experience put you on the path to success. ������Ƶ's Secondary Education Program is designed for those who plan to teach at the high school level. Secondary Education majors choose from one of the following concentrations: English, history, mathematics, or social studies.

Social work is not just a career – it’s a calling. Our Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree prepares graduates to transform their world. ������Ƶ's Bachelor of Social Work Program prepares future social workers to make an impact on individual lives, communities and systems.

Not just a humanities degree, but the study of humanity itself. Start your career with a keen understanding of people, societies and relationships thanks to our Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. In ������Ƶ's Sociology Program you'll pursue the scientific study of human behavior and relationships within the structures of groups, organizations and societies.

Sports are your passion. Make them your career. Build your career in sports management with ������Ƶ's Bachelor of Science in Sports Management. You don’t need to throw a touchdown pass, hit a home run or sink the game-winning shot to make sports your career. Get started today, with ������Ƶ's Sports Management program.

The message is clear: communication is key. Become a communication leader in an organization, business or political environment with our Strategic Communication Bachelor of Arts. Nearly all organizations across all industries employ strategic communications professionals, whose responsibilities may encompass social media, strategy, analysis, graphic design, speech writing, production of collateral such as fact sheets and news releases or speaking on behalf of the organization. Get started today, in ������Ƶ's Strategic Communication Program.

A specialized education for a high-tech future. A degree in technology education will help you prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow. By combining a strong foundation in teacher education with technical classes, using cutting-edge equipment, our Bachelor of Science in technology education prepares you to teach grades K-12.

All the world’s a stage – put yourself in the center of it. Our Bachelor of Arts in Theater can lead to careers both in front of and behind the curtain. ������Ƶ's Theatre Program doesn’t just teach you to perform, it prepares you with the tools and experiences necessary to build a career in the theatre world, whether it’s acting on stage, singing and dancing in a musical theatre ensemble, writing for the stage, or working behind the scenes on lighting, costume design and production. ������Ƶ Theatre graduates are prepared to bask in the spotlight – or operate it.