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Accounting

Accounting is the language used to communicate financial information to stakeholders. Accountants capture, summarize, present and analyze financial information to help their clients make sound decisions.
Adolescent Education

Our adolescent education program is accredited and leads to certification for teaching grades 7-12 in a regular education middle or high school classroom. All adolescent education majors are required to take a concentration of at least 30 credits in a specific field of study.
Allied Health

The allied health program offers a four-year degree tailored to your career goals, whether you plan to be a clinician or an administrative professional. You can choose from a concentration in general science or health care administration.
Allied Health/Healthcare Leadership (Accelerated Program)

This program is designed for working professionals interested in completing their bachelor's degree and expanding their career advancement choices. The hybrid format includes traditional face-to-face classes plus online coursework.
Arabic (minor only)

The demand for Arabic speakers has grown greatly since the U.S. State Department named it a \"critical language.\" Minoring in Arabic and becoming proficient in this language can open many doors for careers in government, law and education.
Art History

Art history examines visual culture from the ancient world to today in a historical and socio-economic context. Art historians analyze materials, organize ideas, and write and speak persuasively about representational issues.
Biochemistry

Biochemistry is a unique discipline that combines chemistry and biology. In this major you will be introduced to biological molecules and learn why they are essential for life through coursework and hands-on laboratory components.
Biology

Biology is often called the science of life. It encompasses many divisions that all involve the study of living organisms. Biology is an excellent foundation for medical, dental, and veterinary schools or other professional degrees.
Business Analytics

Analytics is one of the most practical and fastest growing fields in business. Massive amounts of data are being generated and collected each day. Business analytics involves drawing correlations and insights from this data.
Catholic Studies (minor only)

A minor in Catholic studies explores how faith and reason are integrated into all parts of life. It also explores the Catholic expression in theology, philosophy, literature, history and art.
Chemical Engineering

At Manhattan College, the chemical engineering major is designed to develop your fundamental engineering skills as well as the communication skills and ethical tools to make you an effective professional.
Chemistry

Chemistry is an exciting and diverse science that has relevance to hundreds of different industries and careers. You will spend a lot of time in the lab getting your hands dirty while doing experiments and seeing chemistry in action.
Childhood Education

The childhood education major leads to certification in teaching all subjects for grades 1-6 in a regular education elementary school classroom. You will also choose an academic concentration in a specific area of study.
Childhood/Special Education (dual program)

The dual childhood/special education program leads to certification to teach all subjects in grades 1-6 in both regular and special education classrooms. As a student in this program, you will choose an academic concentration from several options.
Chinese (minor only)

Chinese is most spoken language in the world. In fact,1 out of 6 people speak Mandarin Chinese. Its growing influence in global business, politics and economic has made China the second largest economy in the world.
Civil Engineering

Civil engineers use mathematics and science to solve environmental, geotechnical, structural, transportation and water resources problems. Civil engineers are involved in the design and construction of facilities that affect all aspects of human life.
Communication

Communication is a liberal arts discipline, rooted in persuasive speaking and writing. It is also a pre-professional discipline that prepares you for a career in media and mass media.
Computer Engineering

Computer engineering is the intersection of electronic engineering and computer science. Computer engineers create digital systems and devices that allow people to communicate information globally.
Computer Information Systems

The CIS major prepares individuals to develop, support and manage information technology-based systems that are deployed in a business environment. The demand for knowledgeable individuals trained in CIS continues to grow as companies become ever more reliant on information technology.
Computer Science

The computer science degree at Manhattan College develops depth of knowledge in all aspects of computer science. It also complements the broader analytical skills of a liberal arts education.
Cultural Anthropology (minor only)

The cultural anthropology minor at Manhattan College provides students with powerful tools for making sense of culture and society. Students develop an appreciation of different cultures, power structures and inequality in the world.
Digital Arts and Humanities (DAsH)

The Digital Arts and Humanities (DAsH) minor brings the techniques of data analysis and digital representation to traditional questions in the humanities and social sciences.
Digital Media Art (minor only)

The minor in digital media art combines technology and art in a creative way. Digital media artists help us visualize the world by designing and creating graphic content, audio-visual content and interactive web content.
Economics - B.A.

Economics is a social science that examines the production, distribution, sales and purchases of goods and services. The B.A. is ideal for students who want to take a social or analytical approach to studying economics or are interested in pursuing an MBA.
Economics - B.S.

Economics is a social science that examines the production, distribution, sales and purchases of goods and services. The B.S. is ideal for students interested in pursuing trading, financial markets or a Ph.D. in economics.
Electrical Engineering

At Manhattan College, the electrical engineering program teaches you the physical and engineering principles needed to design and operate all kinds of complex devices and systems.
English

This major explores English language, literature and writing through a range of liberal arts and humanities courses. It provides skills that you can take with you no matter what profession you choose.
Environmental Science

Environmental science focuses on the relationship between human activities and the environment. It helps us understand nature from a scientific point of view, and allows us to serve society in a positive way.
Environmental Studies

Environmental studies combines several different disciplines including science, politics, economics and ethics to understand the relationship between human beings and their environment, and help solve complex problems.
Ethics (minor only)

The ethics minor focuses on the principles that guide the choices of individuals, groups, institutions and professions. Ethical questions concerning what is right or wrong, good or bad, arise in nearly every field.
Exercise Science

Exercise science is the study of human movement. This field examines how physical activity, exercise, sport, and rehabilitation can help improve peoples' lives.
Film Studies (minor only)

At Manhattan College, the film studies minor is interdisciplinary and includes the study of history, politics, religion and social identities. Your faculty advisor will help you choose a course of study based on your career goals.
Finance

Money is a powerful force that drives our world. Studying finance is largely about learning how to make financial decisions for organizations ranging from small businesses to large governments.
French

More than 250 million people around the world speak French. It is known as a language of diplomacy and commerce. As a French major, you will become fluent in reading, writing and speaking the language, while also learning about French culture worldwide.
Geography

Environmental science focuses on the relationship between human activities and the environment. It helps us understand nature from a scientific point of view, and allows us to serve society in a positive way.
Global Business Studies (co-major)

The global business studies co-major is only for students majoring in a School of Business program. Global business studies helps us understand how businesses operate around the world.
Global Business Studies (minor only)

The global business studies minor is only for students majoring in a School of Business program. Global business studies helps us understand how businesses operate around the world.
History

Historians explain how human relationships have changed over time. They are storytellers whose narratives are rooted in reality, and specific to a time and place. They are also scientists who weigh evidence, test theories and search for truth.
International Studies

International studies focuses on international relations and culture and the transnational forces that have shaped them. Social, political, economic, environmental and other complex issues extend beyond language and borders in our globalized society.
Italian (minor only)

Although Italian is the official language in only five countries, it has a broad cultural reach throughout the world. From Renaissance art to classical music and opera, a minor in Italian will broaden your horizons, especially in the liberal arts.
Japanese (minor only)

As the world's third largest economy, Japan is a powerhouse in global affairs and international business. Minoring in Japanese provides both language skills and cultural knowledge.
Labor Studies

Labor studies is an interdisciplinary program that examines the nature and meaning of human work. Topics include workers' rights, social and economic justice, the history and role of labor unions, fair trade, human resource management, and workplace ethics.
Management

Management involves the organization and coordination of a business in order to achieve goals. Managers are planners, leaders and big thinkers who know how to creatively approach problems and empower their staff.
Marketing

Marketing involves creating products and services, communicating their value and managing customer relationships, wants and needs. When businesses focus on their customers’ wants and needs, they sell products that are valued and not just promoted.
Mathematics

The mathematics major begins with calculus classes, which are enhanced by MAPLE, the computer algebra system. Courses in algebra and analysis build depth.
Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineering is considered the \"general practitioner\" of the engineering disciplines, focused primarily on the conversion, transmission and use of power.
Medieval Studies (minor only)

Medieval studies encompasses history, religion, philosophy, literature and art from the fourth through 15th centuries. Choosing to minor in and study this formative era helps you better analyze and solve the issues of today.
Music (minor only)

Music is a universal language and functions as a \"social text\" that gives evidence to who we are as humans and what we desire to be. The music minor includes an interdisciplinary study of history, art, religion and more.
Nuclear Medicine Technology

With the aging U.S. population, there is a growing demand for skilled, qualified and caring health professionals. Every day, nuclear imaging procedures make a difference in the lives of patients by helping detect, diagnose, treat and monitor disease.
Organizational Leadership (Accelerated Program)

The B.S. in organizational leadership is a degree completion program that is specifically designed for working professionals who want to finish their college degree. The program is offered in a hybrid format with traditional face-to-face classes and online coursework.
Peace and Justice Studies

The peace studies major is interdisciplinary and includes courses in political science, sociology, history, anthropology, psychology and philosophy.
Philosophy

For 2,000 years, philosophy has been the foundation for a liberal arts education. The study of philosophy examines knowledge, truth, reality and existence. It teaches us to ask big questions about how the world works.
Physical Education

Physical education is the instruction of motor skills, games and lifelong physical fitness. Physical education in K-12 schools also includes the teaching of social and personal skills related to a healthy lifestyle.
Physics

Physics is the study of how the universe works. The physics program at Manhattan College is a rigorous course of study that combines theoretical and experimental components.
Political Science

A government is the system and processes that control countries, states and communities. The study of government, whether at the local, national or international level, examines important political events, institutions and behaviors.
Pre-Health (concentration)

At Manhattan, pre-health is a course of study that helps students define their career goals, complete the necessary requirements and become competitive applicants to medical, dental, veterinary, physical therapy or other health programs.
Psychology

The psychology program at Manhattan College emphasizes both the humanistic and scientific aspects of the field, and is designed for students who want to enter psychology as a profession or continue their education in a related field.
Public Health

Public health is a science that aims to protect and promote the health of all people and the communities in which they live, work, learn and play. Graduates may pursue various career paths within the community health, healthcare administration and research fields, in addition to many others.
Radiation Therapy Technology

Radiation therapists help cure cancer in some patients or ease the pain of cancer in others. High technology equipment delivers radiation to destroy cancer cells.
Religious Studies

The field of religious studies explores religious beliefs, behaviors and institutions across cultures. It is a journey through the liberal arts that combines the study of philosophy, literature, history, sociology and fine arts.
Sociology

The sociology program at Manhattan College emphasizes critical thinking and ingenuity. As a sociology major, you will become familiar with sociological concepts, theories, research methods and findings. You will gain exposure to diverse social systems and cultures.
Sound Studies

The sound studies major teaches audio technology, music recording, and critical theory.
Spanish

Spanish is the most common language in the U.S. after English, and it's the official language in more than 20 countries worldwide. Majoring in Spanish allows you to develop practical language and critical thinking skills that are applicable to any career field.
Theater (minor only)

Theater is the activity or profession of acting in, producing, directing or writing plays or musicals. One of the oldest and richest forms of artistic expression, the theater minor is a live look into human emotion, history and social change.
Urban Studies

Urban studies is the analysis of cities, the people who live in them, how they function and how they are governed. In fields like education, healthcare and law, urban areas present unique issues that don't exist in rural or suburban communities.
Women and Gender Studies (minor only)

In the women and gender studies minor, you will examine social identities, such as gender, race class, ability, sexual orientation. You will also explore how these identities intersect with related systems of oppression, domination and discrimination.

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