Business

CUNY business programs prepare you for many different professional positions in today's rapidly changing business sectors, and also provide a comprehensive liberal arts base. An academic business background can be the first step toward a successful career in business and industry, as well as in related fields such as law and government. You may pursue a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, or major in a business program that leads to a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Technology, or Bachelor of Science degree. Some CUNY colleges allow students to combine work and study (internships or cooperative education). These job placements provide work experience, earnings, school credit, and an awareness of job opportunities in particular fields.

Computer Science & Information Systems

Computer science and information systems focus on computer organization, theory, programming, and applications. Liberal arts and sciences majors concentrate on a combination of hardware- and software-oriented computer courses, as well as courses in calculus, analytic geometry, and linear algebra. In business, the technical aspects of computer applications are emphasized, as well as their relevance to decision making in business organizations. In an engineering curriculum, students focus on the design and development of computer systems, including theory, structure, and application of computer systems, as well as scientific and technical problems. At some CUNY campuses, internships are available to computer science students as part of a cooperative arrangement.

Education

Students interested in teaching must complete a liberal arts and sciences program in addition to education courses. If you want New York State teaching certification, you must specialize in a particular area of study. An undergraduate degree can lead only to initial certification. Professional teacher certification requires a master's degree. Keep in mind that CUNY offers a diverse array of teacher education courses.

Engineering, Architecture & Related Technologies

Modern society is based on complex, rapidly changing technologies that require the expertise of skilled professionals and technicians. The City University of New York offers associate and bachelor's degree programs in engineering, architecture, and many related technologies. These programs prepare students to enter the job market immediately after graduation, and many provide a strong foundation for graduate study. The two professional programs, engineering and architecture, lead to a bachelor's degree. The technology programs, which prepare students for careers in a variety of technical fields, lead to the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree. Students in these programs take courses in the sciences and mathematics, as well as general education courses in English and the social sciences. Some courses require hands-on laboratory training.

Fine, Performing & Technology-Related Arts

CUNY colleges offer a wide range of programs in the arts. These range from academically oriented fine arts programs to programs focused on visual and performing arts. If you're interested in any of these programs, consult the individual college pages of this guide and the college catalog, since requirements, areas of specialization, and degrees awarded vary from program to program.

Health Professions

As opportunities in the health-related professions continue to expand, The City University of New York offers an ever-greater variety of programs that provide specialized training. You can, of course, prepare for a career as a doctor, dentist, or nurse, but that only begins to outline the programs available at CUNY. All of our baccalaureate and associate degree programs offer hands-on professional experience in a hospital or laboratory setting.

Liberal Arts & Sciences

Most CUNY students choose a program in the liberal arts and sciences. These programs provide a comprehensive education in such fields as art, literature, philosophy, biology, physics, anthropology, African-American studies, and political science. You can use a liberal arts foundation to go on to graduate school, or apply your skills immediately in the professional workplace. A liberal arts degree can prepare you for a broad range of professions, including journalism, public service, and many areas of business. A degree in the liberal arts and sciences also allows you to pursue a graduate degree necessary to enter professions such as law, medicine, and teaching.

Public Affairs, Community & Social Services

The programs in this section can prepare you for a broad range of professions in the public and private sectors. Some focus primarily on preparing students for graduate-level work and administrative careers, while others train you for hands-on "helping" professions such as social work and human services.

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