St. Thomas Aquinas College

Accounting

The curriculum is designed to prepare students for entry into professional accounting careers or into graduate school. It achieves a balance between an extensive liberal arts curriculum and the study of accounting and other business disciplines. Students begin with two introductory courses and continue with intermediate and advanced accounting courses as well as courses in Cost and Budgets, Federal Income Taxation, and Auditing.

Accounting/MBA, CPA License Qualifying

The five-year combined Bachelor of Science in Accounting and MBA degree program is registered with New York State and meets the education requirements for licensure as a Certified Public Accountant. Accounting students take 9-12 credits of graduate courses to complete the undergraduate accounting degree and 30 credits in the graduate program to complete the MBA degree and satisfy the 150-hour requirement for CPA licensure.

Adolescence Education 7-12

The School of Education offers a Master of Science in Teaching degree in Adolescence Education. Prospective science teachers can complete a degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics in the STEM school and then transition to the Master of Science in Teaching program for Adolescence Education, completing both degrees in five years.

Adolescence & Students with Disabilities

The School of Education offers a Master of Science in Teaching degree in Adolescence and Special Education.

Applied Humanities

STAC's Applied Humanities program inspires the need for moral leadership -- those who lead with humanity and strive to create more value for society. Students think critically and creatively about human dynamics and concerns, past and present, and gain an appreciation for diversity, inclusion, and empathy. Through applied and experiential learning opportunities, students will be in the position to put humanities into practice.

Art

STAC's Visual Art program is founded on the belief that art is integral to all forms of contemporary communication. Students take foundational courses in drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, digital media, art history and printmaking, as well as electives based on personal or career interests. A Visual Art degree prepares students for careers in community center programs, museums, art galleries, schools, art therapy settings, fashion, merchandising, film and TV, and advertising.

Art Ed. & Students with Disabilities

The School of Education offers a Master of Science in Teaching degree in Art and Special Education.

Art Education

The School of Education offers a Master of Science in Teaching degree in Art Education for K-12 certification.

Art Education

Art Education majors at St. Thomas Aquinas College combine art studio courses with art history providing them the techniques and theoretical practices necessary for the discipline. In cooperation with the School of Education, art students complete coursework in Inclusive Art Education to fulfill New York State Certification requirements and gain knowledge required for teaching.

Art Therapy

The Art Therapy program introduces students to a human service profession that focuses on the use of art as an alternative means of expression. Students learn how art therapists use their skills as artists and clinicians to guide the individual in creative exploration and expression. Lectures, field experience, and experiential projects help the students understand the effectiveness of the profession with diverse populations.

Autism

Post-masters certificate program in Autism.

Biochemistry

The Biochemistry major is an interdisciplinary program that requires a solid foundation in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics. It is an ideal choice for students who have an interest in graduate education in biochemistry, chemistry, biology, or pharmacy; employment is also available in the areas of nutrition, agricultural research, or the biotechnology industry.

Biology 7-12

The Biology program with teacher certification for grades 7-12 combines the biology major with the Adolescence Education certification sequence.

Biology (B.A.)

The BA in Biology is an interdisciplinary degree between the biological sciences and liberal arts programs. This interdisciplinary degree provides students the opportunity to combine a strong foundation in the biological sciences with a depth of focus in another discipline (such as Science Communication, Science Illustration, or Behavioral Health).

Biology (B.S.)

Biology is an ever-changing field with constant advancement in terms of the understanding of evolution, conservation, development, and even genetics. The primary goals of the biology major are to prepare students for study in medicine, dentistry, and other health professions. Every student has the opportunity to participate in a research project with one of our professors.

Business

St. Thomas Aquinas College offers a program of study leading to the Associate in Science in Business Administration.

Business Administration

Business Administration is a registered program of study at St. Thomas Aquinas College, leading to an Adv. Cert..

Business Administration

The Business Administration Major seeks to provide students with a strong business foundation while instilling in them an expansive and creative overview of the world of contemporary business. The goal of the program is to prepare students for professional careers in business and not for profit organizations as well as graduate study.

Business Administration/Management

The School of Business offers a program of study leading to the degree of Master of Business Administration, with concentrations in finance, healthcare management & informatics, human resource management, management, marketing, sport management, as well as a general concentration.

Business Admin Non-Business Track

The School of Business offers a program of study leading to the degree of Master of Business Administration. Programs are available for students with Business and non-Business degrees alike.

Chemistry

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Chemistry provides candidates with a background in various disciplines within Chemistry while allowing flexibility in credits to take a minor or a second major. This program offers both lecture and laboratory experiences designed to prepare students for a wide variety of career options in the STEM field.

Childhood Education 1-6

The School of Education offers a Master of Science in Teaching degree in Childhood Education.

Childhood Education 1-6

Prospective elementary teachers who complete the Childhood Program requirements receive a B.S.Ed. degree which makes them eligible for Grade 1-6 certification.

Childhood Education/Special Education 1-6

The School of Education offers integrated dual degree programs in Childhood Education with graduate studies in Special Education. Candidates complete both degrees in five years.

Communication Arts

Communication Arts majors explore the several ways we communicate, through our words, actions, and technologies. Students take courses in five areas of communication: speech, journalism, film, video and radio. Opportunities to work with professionals in broadcasting, journalism, and public relations are available.

Communication, Media & Design

The Communication, Media & Design program aims to equip students with the skills and experience needed for successful careers in professional communication. It emphasizes fundamental oral and written skills while offering exposure to traditional and new media, legal and ethical issues, and practical applications.

Computer Science

The Computer Science major provides students with the opportunity to study a technically oriented discipline. Students focus their studies by choosing a concentration in Cloud Computing or Graphics, or work with faculty to design a custom specialized focus. Department faculty members have many years of experience in computer science and have active, funded research programs.

Creative Writing

The Creative Writing (B.A.) major at St. Thomas Aquinas College allows students to explore and sharpen their creativity. Students are required to take several focused classes in poetry, fiction, and non-fiction -- and can choose some elective courses like autobiography and playwriting -- in order to polish their work. By the time of graduation, students will have assembled a portfolio of writing that will prepare them for entry into M.F.A. programs.

Criminal Justice

The criminal justice program enables the student to grow as an informed citizen of a democracy which is concerned about maintaining and preserving individual freedom and justice and dealing with the problem of crime and its control in a free society. The program prepares students for careers in law, law enforcement, government, prevention of crime, and rehabilitation. Practicums offer experience in diversified placements.

Data Science

The mission of this program is to empower students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to pursue data-centric career opportunities in a wide variety of disciplines and organizations. The ability to extract valuable and actionable insights from large quantities of data will allow students to make meaningful contributions to the commercial, scientific, or social field of their choice.

Early Childhood and Childhood Education

The Early Childhood and Childhood Education program leads to dual certification for Birth-Grade 6. Candidates extend their Childhood certificate to include Early Childhood, Birth-grades 2.

Educational Studies

Educational Studies is a registered teacher education program that does not lead to teacher certification. All Teacher Education candidates must complete courses in general education, teacher education, and a liberal arts or sciences major or concentration.

English

The program of studies in English offers courses which address the development of literature in England and in the United States. All English courses enhance the development of vitally important analytical and critical skills in reading and writing. Faculty interact with students through one-on-one conferences, small classes, and individual attention to develop writing.

English 7-12

The English program with teacher certification for grades 7-12 combines the study of literature and writing with the Adolescence Education certification sequence.

Exercise Science

Exercise Science is the study of specific aspects of human movement, or Kinesiology. This program trains and educates students in a mixture of hard science, applied science, and the techniques and principles of exercise. Students gain an understanding of injury and illness prevention, examine how diet can affect the body, and learn how to condition the body to perform at its optimal level.

Finance

Finance is a registered program of study at St. Thomas Aquinas College, leading to an Adv. Cert..

Finance

The Finance program provides quality and balanced education to the students, empowering them with technical skills and knowledge, and guiding them towards professional and ethical conduct. The major in finance offers students the opportunity to learn more about the principles and techniques of financial analysis. Students gain knowledge about capital management, current issues in finance, international finance, and portfolio management.

Forensic Science

Forensic science is a constantly evolving and advancing discipline that combines biology, chemistry, and criminal justice to solve crimes and understand our past. The major in Forensic Science is designed to meet the academic needs of students who are preparing to enter this highly marketable field or who wish to pursue a graduate degree in this area.

Graphic Design

Through lectures, studio work, computer training and internships, Graphic Design majors learn to organize information and ideas into clear, compelling visual communications as they train for a career that increasingly combines technology with the creative process. Visiting industry professionals and a state-of-the-art digital lab help students prepare for entry into fields that include print and web communications, packaging, publication, and multimedia.

History

The major objective of the History program is to give students an understanding of how our civilization has progressed and how the major western traditions have developed. A History Major prepares students for careers in law, public administration, museums, and teaching, among other careers. Students learn how to analyze problems, study historical evidence and construct an argument, and write clearly and forcefully.

Hospitality Management

The hospitality management program helps students achieve the knowledge and experience necessary to support a company's business objectives and ensure superior customer service across a wide range of service industries. A major in hospitality management prepares students for careers in hotels and resorts, conference and trade centers, event planning companies, restaurants, casinos, travel agencies, airlines, and human resource management and customer service management departments.

Humanities and Social Sciences

St. Thomas Aquinas College offers a program of study leading to the Associate in Arts in Humanities and Social Sciences.

Human Resource Management

Human Resource Management is a registered program of study at St. Thomas Aquinas College, leading to an Adv. Cert..

Liberal Arts & Sciences

A degree in the liberal arts and sciences is appealing to employers who are looking for a generalist: someone who has the proven ability to think about different topics and has not been trained to work in only one mindset. The liberal arts add to your quality of life by fostering an ongoing investigation of your own environment and the global and historical cultures that complement and conflict with it.

Literacy

The School of Education offers a Master of Science in Education degree with a major in Literacy.

Literacy Birth-6

Post-masters certificate program in Literacy.

Management

Management is a registered program of study at St. Thomas Aquinas College, leading to an Adv. Cert..

Management

Management is a registered program of study at St. Thomas Aquinas College, leading to a Cert..

Management

The Management Major seeks to provide students with a strong foundation in management theory while instilling in them an expansive and creative overview of contemporary organizations. The management major will prepare students for professional careers in business and not for profit organizations and is an ideal choice for students who have an interest in graduate study in management, or an MBA program.

Management Information Systems

Management Information Systems is a registered program of study at St. Thomas Aquinas College, leading to a Cert..

Management Relations/Industrial & Org. Psychology

Management Relations/Industrial & Org. Psychology is a registered program of study at St. Thomas Aquinas College, leading to a Cert..

Marketing

Marketing is a registered program of study at St. Thomas Aquinas College, leading to an Adv. Cert..

Marketing

The Marketing program at St. Thomas Aquinas College provides a foundation that promotes a comprehensive understanding of the principles of marketing. Students develop their research and analytical skills and learn how to formulate pricing and promotional strategy as well as communicate their ideas effectively. The curriculum emphasizes teamwork and technology and provides real world insights to the field of marketing.

Mathematics 7-12

The Mathematics program with teacher certification for grades 7-12 combines the mathematics major with the Adolescence Education certification sequence.

Mathematics (B.A.)

Mathematics provides the opportunity for students to develop objective reasoning, precise thinking, and an appreciation of the contribution of mathematics to society. Students can choose a pure Mathematics program, or they can choose to specialize in Applied Mathematics.

Mathematics (B.S.)

Mathematics provides the opportunity for students to develop objective reasoning, precise thinking, and an appreciation of the contribution of mathematics to society. The logical solution of problems in this discipline fosters attitudes needed by all educated adults.

Mathematics/Students w/Disabilities 7-12

Integrated dual degree program combining a baccalaureate degree with teacher certification in mathematics (grades 7-12) and a master's degree in special education in five years.

MBA in Healthcare Management and Informatics

MBA in Healthcare Management and Informatics is a registered program of study at St. Thomas Aquinas College, leading to an Adv. Cert..

Medical Technology

Medical Technology students follow a similar course of study as our biology students, including biology, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, chemistry and physics. In their senior year, medical technology students complete full-time clinical coursework at an AMA-approved medical technology school. A student who has successfully completed the clinical coursework and received their B.S. degree is eligible to take the ASCP Board of Certification Examination for Medical Laboratory Scientist.

Philosophy/Religious Studies

The academic study of philosophy both introduces students to the history of philosophy and trains students to come up with their own sophisticated and logical answers to fundamental questions about truth, knowledge, ethics, and the organization of society.

Physics

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Physics provides candidates with a background in various disciplines within Physics while allowing flexibility in credits to take a minor or a second major. This program offers both lecture and laboratory experiences designed to prepare students for a wide variety of career options in the STEM field.

Psychology

Students may study psychology as a social/behavioral discipline and an experimental science. Major theories and methodological approaches are stressed. Field experiences are provided through international, national, and local placements in facilities such as psychiatric rehabilitation and mental health centers, residential institutions, community residences, research institutes, corporations, and special education classes.

Public Administration

The School of Arts and Sciences offers a program of study leading to the Master of Public Administration.

Social Policy and Civic Engagement

The Social Policy and Civic Engagement (SPCE) major blends expertise from various disciplines to help students develop the skills needed for work and graduate studies in policy analysis, public service, and community engagement. This major has a clear focus on applied and on-the-ground solutions, presented from the perspective of a wide range of disciplines, including sociology, economics, history, statistics, and political science.

Social Sciences

The Social Sciences program reflects a synthesis of tradition and progress, continuity and change, to meet the problems and issues of contemporary society. The goal of the major is to expose students to a range of issues central to collective life in modern, industrialized societies and to the key analytical frameworks for understanding those issues. Students are exposed to perspectives in sociology, history, psychology, economics, and criminology.

Social Studies 7-12

The Social Sciences program with teacher certification for grades 7-12 combines the social sciences major with the Adolescence Education certification sequence.

Social Studies/Students w/Disabilities 7-12

Integrated dual degree program combining a baccalaureate degree with teacher certification in social studies (grades 7-12) and a master's degree in special education in five years.

Spanish

The Spanish program prepares students to communicate orally and in writing in Spanish while offering them a multicultural awareness consonant with the mission of the college. Spanish majors study in depth the literature, history, and culture of Spain and Spanish America. Graduates are prepared for diverse fields including law, translation, and trade and finance.

Spanish 7-12

STAC offers a teacher certification program for students who wish to teach Spanish in grades 7-12, combining the Spanish major with the Adolescence Education certification sequence.

Spanish/Students w/Disabilities 7-12

Integrated dual degree program combining a baccalaureate degree with teacher certification in Spanish (grades 7-12) and a master's degree in special education in five years.

Special Education

Post-masters certificate program in Special Education.

Special Education

The School of Education offers a Master of Science in Education degree with a major in Special Education.

Special Education/Autism

The School of Education offers a Master of Science in Education degree with a major in Special Education with Autism.

Special Education: Childhood 1-6

The School of Education offers a Master of Science in Teaching degree in Childhood and Special Education.

Special Education: Childhood 1-6

Dual certification in childhood education and special education is available for candidates who complete additional specialized study.

Sport Management Studies

A sport management major explores the many dimensions of the sports business, which include marketing and promotions, facility and event management, socio-cultural issues, and law. St. Thomas Aquinas College helps you develop the skills necessary to promote sports teams, manage events and facilities at a sport facility, or encourage the potential in youth by directing community sports programs or becoming a sports camp director.

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Post-masters certificate program in TESOL.

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

The School of Education offers a Master of Science in Education degree with a major in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).

Therapeutic Recreation

Therapeutic Recreation, also referred to as recreation therapy, is a service that provides treatments and recreation activities to individuals with illnesses or disabling conditions to improve or maintain physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The courses typically cover areas such as treatment and program planning, human anatomy, physiology, and professional ethics.