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CAREER COMMUNITIES

SOCIETY, LAW, AND EDUCATION

Learn how the world works. Then help shape what comes next.

Maybe you want to become a teacher or lawyer. Work in government. Understand crime and justice. Speak up for a cause. Or help your community. This is where questions about people, power, learning, and change can become a path forward.

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Study politics where national politics has happened.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ hosted three consecutive U.S. presidential debates. The Âé¶¹´«Ã½ also has the Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs and the Deane School of Law.

Get into a classroom before you have your own.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½â€™s education programs are built around field experiences that help future teachers connect what they learn in college to real schools and students.

Try public service while you are still a student.

Programs such as Public Policy and Public Service connect academic study with internships and work beyond the classroom.

Flagship Programs

These are some of Âé¶¹´«Ã½â€™s standout programs in this career community. They offer strong ways to learn by doing, build experience, and prepare for what comes next. They are a place to start, not the only paths you can choose.

Education

Picture yourself teaching young children, inspiring teens, or sharing your love of art, music, dance, or physical education. Explore different paths to becoming a teacher, gain experience in real classrooms early, and prepare for New York State teacher certification.

Education programs include Early Childhood and Childhood Education; Secondary Education in English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and World Language; and K–12 Education in Dance, Fine Arts, Music, and Physical Education.
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Political Science

Study government, public policy, leadership, and the forces that shape public life.
Explore Political Science
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These programs stand out for the experiences and opportunities they offer. They give you more ways to turn your interests into a future that feels right for you.

  • Criminology
    Curious about why crime happens and how society responds? Explore crime, justice, and the systems that shape our communities while building skills for careers in law, public service, research, and more.
  • Forensic Science
    Interested in how science can help solve crimes? Build a strong foundation in chemistry while learning how scientific evidence is collected, tested, and used in criminal investigations.

Distinctively Âé¶¹´«Ã½

Use language to uncover the truth.

Pursue an accelerated BA/MA pathway to the only dedicated master’s degree in forensic linguistics in the United States. Discover how Âé¶¹´«Ã½ students and faculty analyze language evidence in real legal cases and help advance justice.

Explore the BA/MA Program

Find your interest.

Already know what you want to study? Go right to your program. Still deciding? Compare a few paths and see what feels like you.

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Science Lab

Science, Research, and Discovery

Curious about how places shape people’s lives? Explore Geography to connect your interests in communities, public policy, and global issues with the study of people, places, and the environment.

What if your plans change?

That is okay. You can start with the major you want and still discover something new. Your first choice matters, but it does not have to limit what you can explore.

What if your plans change?

That is okay. You can start with the major you want and still discover something new. Your first choice matters, but it does not have to limit what you can explore.

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SEE WHERE THIS COULD TAKE YOU

Come see the spaces, meet the people, and get a feel for what your days at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ could look like.