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Departments within the College of Arts and Sciences

A challenging academic program, committed faculty, exceptional facilities, and invaluable opportunities best describe the College of Arts and Sciences. Students from California to New York, and around the world are taking advantage of our programs, which are designed to provide our graduates with a strong liberal arts foundation, enabling them to pursue exciting careers.

Biology

  • Biology
    Preparation for graduate study; medical, dental, veterinary, or podiatric school, among others; research and government careers.
  • Biotechnology
    Work in gene therapy or develop new tests and drugs to diagnose and treat disease with this specialization.
  • Marine Biology
    Prepare for a career focused on the marine environment. Unique South Florida opportunities for study and observation include Everglades and living reef.
  • Pre-dental
    Prepare for acceptance into dental school. Curriculum offers histology and embryology, prerequisites for many dental programs.
  • Pre-med
    Prepare for admission to medical school through this highly competitive and structured program.
  • Pre-optometry
    Bachelor of Science in Biology, Pre-Professional Program provides you with the opportunity to prepare for a number of career goals, including optometry.
  • Pre-pharmacy
    Bachelor of Science in Biology, Pre-Professional Program provides you with the opportunity to prepare for a number of career goals, including pharmacy.
  • Pre-physical Therapy
    Program is designed specifically for Physical Therapy Assistants who wish to complete a bachelor's degree and go on to the master’s. Goal of Physical Therapist is to foster optimal health and functional abilities for people with specific dysfunctions.
  • Pre-physician Assistant
    Prepare for entrance into a physician assistant program at the graduate level. Physician assistants are board certified and licensed health care professionals who participate in the process of clinical decision making, diagnosis, and therapeutic management.
  • Pre-podiatry
    Bachelor of Science in Biology, Pre-Professional Program provides you with the opportunity to prepare for a number of career goals, including podiatry.
  • Pre-veterinary
    Prepare to apply to veterinary schools. Specialized courses such as animal behavior and parasitology are offered.

Communication

Undergraduate Programs

  • Advertising, BA
    Gain knowledge of all aspects of advertising including creative process and strategy, planning and positioning, research and culture; develop effective advertising campaigns in preparation for a wide variety of professional opportunities.
  • Broadcast Communication, BA
    Designed for students considering a career in television/video and related broadcast fields. Provides an integrated experience and strong core knowledge of media and social change, broadcast writing style, script preparation, technical and performance skills and communication theory.
  • Communication Studies, BA
    Broad-based program designed for students seeking a generalist’s orientation to the communication discipline. Students develop a core knowledge of persuasive strategies and the human communication process.
  • Public Relations, BA
    Provides a solid background in theory and methods. Students gain problem solving and critical thinking skills, and knowledge of basic principals of written communication and application of principles to real world situations.
  • Minor in Journalism

Graduate Programs

  • Broadcasting, MA
    Prepare for a career in a wide range of broadcast positions including news writing, advanced broadcast producing and directing, reporting, announcing, film and video editing, and sound engineering, Outstanding opportunities for internships, networking and employment.
  • Broadcasting, (Certificate Program)
  • Public Relations and Corporate Communication, MA
    Prepare for a career as a public relations specialist in the context of corporate communication. Gain valuable knowledge and hands-on experience as an effective advocate for a business, hospital, university, or non-profit organization.

English & Foreign Languages

Undergraduate Programs

  • English (BA)
    Prepare for careers or graduate study in a variety of areas. Barry English majors have taken positions in marketing and public relations firms as well as teaching in middle and high schools. Many have gone on to law school, MBA programs, and doctorates.
  • English (BA) Literature
    Prepare for a variety of career options by increasing your skills in written communication, critical and creative thinking, research, and analysis.  Majors have gone on to careers in teaching, law, and business.
  • English (BA) Professional Writing
    Study all forms of writing and prepare for a career in business, health care, law, desktop publishing, technical writing, editing, public relations, television and media, journalism, advertising, etc. Internships in the South Florida area add to your educational experience.
  • Spanish (BA)
  • Spanish (BA) Language and Literature
    Gain language skills as well as a deeper understanding of the Hispanic culture and literature. Prepare to teach or broaden your opportunities in areas such as international business and industry, social welfare, law, allied health professions, and communications.
  • Spanish (BA) Translation and Interpretation
    Acquire knowledge of the theories, methods, and practices of translation and interpretation, preparing you for careers as a translator or interpreter in diplomatic service or other fields. Excellent preparation for graduate studies.

Non-Degree Programs

Fine Arts

Undergraduate Programs

Graduate Programs

History & Political Sciences

Undergraduate Programs

Non-Degree Programs

Interdisciplinary Studies

Graduate Programs

Math & Computer Science

Undergraduate Programs

Non-Degree Programs

Physical Sciences

Undergraduate Programs

Non-Degree Programs

Psychology

Undergraduate Programs

Graduate Programs

Sociology & Criminology

Undergraduate Programs

Non-Degree Programs

  • Women's Studies

Theology & Philosophy

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Graduate Programs