Areas of Study

A University of Mount Saint Vincent education prepares students for careers, not just jobs. Through a strong core curriculum, a broad array of majors and minors, and robust pre-professional programs, students build analytical and critical thinking skills. Our students develop a lifelong commitment to ethical inquiry and clear persuasive communication. Students are offered abundant opportunities to connect classroom theory with real-world experience. This depth and breadth gives students the knowledge, experience, and wisdom needed to lead an accomplished, meaningful life.

Academic Programs

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Department of Accounting, Business, and Economics

• Accounting (BS | Minor | Online BS)
• Business (Minor)
• Business Administration (BS)
• Business Administration/Sport Management (BS/MPS, joint degree with St. John’s University)
• Cybersecurity (Concentration)
• Digital Marketing (Concentration)
• Economics (BA | Minor | Online BA)
• Healthcare Administration (BS | Online BS)
• Healthcare Management (Minor)
• Sports Management (Minor)

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SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

Department of Teacher Education

• Education (Minor)

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SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES, COMMUNICATION, AND ART

Department of Communication, Art, and Media

• Art History (BA | Minor)
• Communication (BA | Minor | Online BA)
• Dance (Minor)
• Studio Art (BA | Minor)
• Theatre (BA | Minor)
• Visual Arts and Experimental Media (BA)
• Web Design (Minor)

Department of English

• English (BA | Minor)
• Writing (Minor)

Department of History

• History (BA | Minor)
• History (BA/MA, joint degree with St. John’s University)
• History/Library and Information Sciences (BA/MS, joint degree with St. John’s University)
• Political Science (Minor)

Department of Modern Languages and Literatures

• Foreign Language Options (Arabic, Chinese, Filipino, French, German, Hebrew, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Russian, Spanish)
• French (Minor)
• French Studies (BA)
• Italian (Minor)
• Italian and Italian Diaspora Studies (BA)
• Spanish (BA | Minor)

Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies

• Philosophy (BA | Minor)
• Religious Studies (BA | Minor)

Interdisciplinary Studies

• Environmental Studies (Minor)
• Interdisciplinary Studies (BA)
• International Studies (Minor)
• Latin American Studies (Minor)
• Philippine Studies (Minor)
• Philosophy and Religious Studies (BA)
• Public Policy (BA | Online BA)
• ROTC – Army
• Service Learning and Leadership (Minor)
• Urban Studies (Minor)
• Women’s Studies (Minor)

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SCHOOL OF NATURAL AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

Department of Biology, Chemistry, and Biochemistry

• Biochemistry (BA)
• Biochemistry/Pharmacy (BA/PharmD, joint degree with University of Saint Joseph)
• Biology (BA | BS | Minor)
• Biology/Occupational Therapy (BS/MS, joint degree with Columbia University)
• Biology/Occupational Therapy (BA/MS, joint degree with Dominican University)
• Biology/Pharmacy (BA/PharmD, joint degree with University of Saint Joseph)
• Biology/Physical Therapy (BS/DPT, joint degree with New York Medical College)
• Chemistry (BA | Minor)
• Chemistry/Pharmacy (BA/PharmD, joint degree with University of Saint Joseph)
• General Science (BA | Minor)
• Podiatric Medicine (BS/DPM, joint degree with New York College of Podiatric Medicine)
• Pre-Med

Department of Mathematics and Data Analytics

• Computation and Coding (Minor)
• Computer Science (Minor)
• Data Analytics (BS)
• Mathematics (BA | Minor)

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SAINT JOSEPH’S SCHOOL OF NURSING

Department of Nursing

• Nursing (BS)

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SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

Department of Psychology

• Psychology (BA | BS | Minor | Online BA)
• Psychology/Occupational Therapy (BA/MS, joint degree with Columbia University)
• Psychology/Occupational Therapy (BA/MS, joint degree with Dominican University)

Department of Sociology

• Law (Minor)
• Social Work (BA/MSW, joint degree with Yeshiva University)
• Sociology (BA | Minor | Online BA)
• Sociology (BA/MA, joint degree with St. John’s University)
• Sociology/Criminology and Justice (BA/MA, joint degree with St. John’s University)

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University Learning Outcomes

University of Mount Saint Vincent
University Learning Outcome (ULO)	ULO Competencies
1. Analytical Skills: Analyze and apply knowledge	Analysis Quantitative Reasoning Information Literacy Critical Reading Technological Competency
2. Critical Thinking: Making decisions based on appropriate facts and conclusions	Critical Thinking
3. Effective Communication: Communicate effectively	Written Communication Oral Communication Visual Communication Technological Competency
4. Ethical and Religious Inquiry: Employ ethical decision making	Ethics and Values Religious Understanding Common Humanity Global Awareness