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Minor: Classical Studies

The minor in Classical Studies is an interdisciplinary program that encourages undergraduates in various disciplines to come to an integrated awareness of the ancient cultures of Greece, Rome, the Mediterranean and the classical tradition that underlies much of modern civilization.

Minor: Computer Science

The Computer Science minor is appropriate if you wish to combine coursework in computer science with a major in a closely related area.

B.A./B.S.: Computer Science

The Computer Science major offers flexible B.A. and B.S. options that prepare students for careers in computing, graduate study, or interdisciplinary fields. Students gain hands-on experience in programming, software engineering, and problem-solving, with options to explore areas like cybersecurity and data analytics.

B.A.: Creative Writing

The English: Creative Writing Major hones students’ abilities to write and think imaginatively and critically.

B.A.: Criminal Justice Studies

Criminal Justice Studies is the study of the criminal justice system: the perpetrators, agencies and actors involved in the processing and definition of crime, and the social, political and economic phenomena impacting each.

Minor: Criminal Justice Studies

The Criminal Justice Studies minor enhances potential and background for career-entry employment in one of the subsystems of the criminal justice system, e.g., adult or juvenile corrections, law enforcement and security.

MSED: Curriculum and Instruction

This program is designed to meet the needs and interests of all education professionals. This includes those seeking professional NYS certification, as well as those interested in curriculum design and pedagogy, applied in non-classroom contexts.

Minor: Education Studies

The Education Studies Minor will provide a foundation and range of academic core courses and elective experiences in the field of education, open to all SUNY Potsdam undergraduate students.

Advanced Certificate: Educational Leadership

The Advanced Certificate in Educational Leadership is designed for experienced teachers holding professional teaching certification who wish to become administrators within a public school setting. The program is a partnership between SUNY Potsdam and SUNY Plattsburgh.

MSED: Educational Technology Specialist

This fully online program prepares students to be technology leaders in our K-12 schools. For students holding a current NYS certification, this program leads to an initial Educational Technology Specialist NYS certification.

B.A.: English

Students pursuing the B.A. English Major have the option of three tracks and take courses focused on literature, rhetoric, creativity, and professional practice while introducing students to common forms in a variety of contexts.

B.A.: Environment and Sustainability

The Environment & Sustainability Major (formerly Environmental Studies) is interdisciplinary and is designed to prepare environmental leaders of the future.

Minor: Environmental Science

The Environmental Science Minor is designed primarily for natural science majors who are interested in the environmental field.

B.S.: Environmental Science

Through an interdisciplinary approach, the Environmental Science Major provides students with the knowledge and skills they need to understand the complex interactions between the biological, chemical, and physical aspects of the natural.

Minor: Environmental Studies

The Environmental Studies Minor is designed to provide students with an understanding of human attitudes and behaviors toward nature.