Academic Offerings
Our undergraduates and graduate students at Binghamton University are constantly immersed in new challenges, new ideas and new courses -- Robotics to film noir. Environmental policy to word origins. Igneous petrology to saxophone quartet. Woodcut printmaking to logic of inquiry.
And, our academics offerings encompass the depth and breadth -– majors, minors, certificates, concentrations, emphases, tracks and specializations and bachelor’s, master’s, certificates and doctoral degrees -- you need to succeed in today’s constantly changing, information-driven world.
Combined Bachelor's/Master's Degrees
Fast-track your career with our growing number of 3/2 and 4/1 combined degree programs allow you to pursue a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in five years instead of the typical six, allowing you to save tuition dollars and pursue job opportunities requiring more than a bachelor’s degree. Learn more>>
Pre-Health
Interested in a career in the health professions? Binghamton University’s pre-health program prepares students for careers in medicine, dentistry, optometry, veterinary medicine, podiatry, nutrition, physical or occupational therapy and chiropractic. Program includes one-on-one advising and assistance in finding internships and gaining experience. Our students have a proven track record of admission into the nation’s top medical schools. Our early assurance program guarantees graduate admission at partner schools at SUNY Buffalo, and SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse. Or, fast-track your career through our join-degree program with SUNY College of Optometry.
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Pre-Law
Want to be an attorney? Law schools do not require specific courses for admission, however, they do look for a wide-range of challenging undergraduate courses which emphasize writing and develop logical and analytical thinking skills. Binghamton University’s pre-law program provides outstanding preparation for graduate study in law through rigorous academic coursework, strong advising and many pre-law organizations and activities. Students have a proven track record for being accepted to the top law schools including Columbia, Duke and Cornell. Learn more>>
Communications
Dream of covering a breaking news story or producing a prime-time newscast? What about working for a big public relations firm? Students who graduate from Binghamton with a major in English and a concentration in rhetoric go on to have successful careers in the field of communications. The major allows students to combine a passion for writing and spoken words with hands-on experience in internships that include working for a local television station or newspaper, or even writing marketing materials and blogging for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Interns for Undergraduate Admissions also have the opportunity to create their own e-portfolios -- a great way to showcase their work to prospective employers.
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Psychology, Counseling and Public Service
Interested in a career in psychology or counseling? Binghamton offers several ways to accomplish your goal.
The Psychology Departmentin Harpur College of Arts and Sciences offers a bachelor's degree in psychology, and provides students with a solid experimental background for further postgraduate study and training in all areas of psychology and related fields. Many graduates go on to earn a master's or a PhD and become researchers or clinical psychologists. Learn more>>
The College of Community and Public Affairs (CCPA) offers undergraduate coursework in human development, which focuses on children, youth and families; community organizations; leadership and advocacy; counseling and education; public/non-profit service; social justice; and immigration policies and services. Undergraduate students receive careful advisement, gain "real-world" experience through internships and thrive in lively, discussion-based classes. Students are prepared to enter graduate studies in fields such as social work, public administration, education, and careers in public and non-profit service in community organizations and local, state and federal government agencies. CCPA offers graduate degrees in public administration, social work and student affairs administration. Learn more>>
Pre-Education
Want to be a teacher? Major in one of the liberal arts and sciences at Binghamton University's Harpur College of Arts and Sciences, where you'll be prepared to pursue a master of arts in teaching (MAT) in elementary or secondary education at Binghamton's Graduate School of Education or anywhere else you choose. Learn more>>
Early Assurance Program
Interested in pursuing medicine, dentistry, optometry or health care? Our Early Assurance Program at Binghamton University is a perfect opportunity to lock in where you’re headed for future studies. Students who are accepted into one of our Early Assurance programs are guaranteed admission into our partnering school for their graduate degree:
- Pre-Medicine / SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse and SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine
- Pre-Dentistry / SUNY Buffalo School of Dental Medicine
- Pre-Optometry / SUNY College of Optometry
Design Your Own Major
If 130 undergraduate academic offerings are not enough, then work with faculty to create your own major. Learn more>>
Explore Binghamton University’s academic offerings by learning first about our six schools:
Harpur College of Arts and Sciences
Binghamton University’s most diverse and largest school brings together the humanities, the arts and the sciences to provide a comprehensive liberal arts curriculum for every undergraduate and graduate student. Distinguished departments include Political Science -- ranked 19th in the world by the London school of Economics and Political Science -- and Chemistry, also ranked 19th in the U.S. by the American Chemical Society. Learn more>>
School of Management
Fortune Small Business cites the professional school's program for entrepreneurs as one of the best in America. Plus, Business Week ranks Binghamton’s School of Management 18th in the nation among public universities and recruiters rank the school 11th for the quality of its graduates. Learn more>>
School of Nursing
The professional school trains undergraduate and graduate students in all aspects of the nursing profession, from promoting healthy behavior to providing health care in rural settings. Real-life clinical experiences are readily available within the nearby community’s state and regional healthcare facilities and organizations. Learn more>>
Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science
The fastest-growing engineering school in New York state is known for its graduate and undergraduate bioengineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial and systems engineering and computer science programs. Learn more>>
College of Community and Public Affairs
Students in the College of Community and Public Affairs (CCPA) learn the skills necessary for solving community and social problems. The College of Community and Public Affairs prepares undergraduate and graduate students for successful professions and field studies in community service, social work, public and non-profit administration, government, and student affairs administration. Students garner real-life skills in leadership, public and non-profit service and management, politics, counseling, and case management through a wide-range of internships. Learn more>>
Graduate School of Education
The Graduate School of Education prepares graduate students as elementary, high school or post-secondary educators and administrators. Undergraduate students seeking teaching opportunities successfully complete studies in Binghamton’s Harpur College of Arts and Sciences and then combine a bachelor’s degree with a Master’s of Arts in Teaching awarded by the Graduate School of Education. Learn more>>
The Graduate School
Students seeking study in a specialized or concentrated discipline will find graduate studies at Binghamton University to be rewarding – becoming a subject-area expert; applying advanced theories to real-world situations; studying, investigating and researching the latest information; and collaborating with faculty and peers. We offer 60-plus master's programs, 30-plus doctoral programs, 50-plus accelerated degree programs and 15-plus graduate study certificates. Learn more>>
Graduate students will find almost 70 areas of study, including:
- Accounting
- Adolescence Education, Grades 7-12
- Anthropology
- Art History
- Asian and Asian American Studies
- Behavioral Neuroscience
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Anthropology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Childhood Education, Grades 1-6
- Clinical Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Community Health Nursing
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Disaster Management
- Early Childhood Education
- Economics
- Education
- Educational Leadership
- Educational Studies
- Educational Theory and Practice
- Electrical Engineering
- English, General Literature and Rhetoric
- Evolutionary Studies
- Executive Business Administration
- Family Nursing
- Fast-Track Professional MBA
- Forensic Health
- French
- Geography
- Geological Sciences
- German Cultural Studies
- Gerontological Nursing
- History
- Industrial and Systems Engineering
- Italian
- Local Government Management
- Literacy Education, B-6,5-12
- Management
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mathematical Science
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Mechanical Engineering
- Music
- Nursing
- Nursing Education
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Professional Science Management
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
- Public Administration
- Rural Nursing
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Special Education, Grades 1-12
- Student Affairs Administration
- Systems Science
- Teaching
- Theatre
- Translation Studies
- Watershed Studies and Management
