Academic Programs

Academic Programs that

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Majors

+Accounting+American Studies+Anthropology and Sociology+Art+Biology Biology - Chemistry+Business Administration With specializations in General Business,

Management, Marketing, International Business, or Management Accounting (non-CPA)

+Chemistry+Classical Studies Clinical Laboratory Science+Criminal Justice+Economics Education Educational Studies+English Literature Environmental Studies+Finance+Foreign Languages French, Spanish+History+Human Services Individualized Studies International Studies+Mathematics+Music Nursing+Philosophy & Religion+Political Science Psychology Social Studies+Sociology and Anthropology Speech and Language Disabilities+Theatre

MinorsAll programs marked with a plus sign are also offered as minors. Women’s Studies is offered only as a minor.

Pre-Professional Programs

Pre-Law Pre-Medical

Graduate Degree Programs

M.S. Ed. in EducationM.S. in ManagementM.B.A. 4+1 program Elmira graduates with a degree in Business

Administration are eligible for one-year M.B.A. programs at Alfred University, Clarkson University, Rochester Institute of Technology, St. Bonaventure, Syracuse University, Union College and University of Rochester.

M.B.A. (Accounting specialization)M.S. in Accounting 4+1 programs Elmira graduates with a degree in Accounting

are eligible for one-year master’s degree accounting programs at Rocheser Institute of Technology, Syracuse University and the University at Buffalo

Special Academic Programs

United States Army ROTC Program (offered on Elmira campus for the first two years)

United States Air Force ROTC Program (offered at Cornell University through a

cross-enrollment agreement)

Campus visits

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Come see Elmira College’s beautiful campus for yourself. Meet friendly, academically-minded people who are interested in helping you succeed. Eat the food. Stroll the campus. Chat with students, faculty, coaches, and administrators. Find your place by taking a tour, setting up an interview, staying overnight on campus or…all three!

Campus Tours Tours are offered on a daily basis. We are open Monday through Friday and Saturday mornings. Tours are conducted by EC student members of our Gold Key Society.


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To set up your campus visit & interview, contact us at: http://www.elmira.edu/admissions/visit_campus or call us at 800-935-6472

Take the virtual tour

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On-site Interviews An interview is your opportunity to have an informal conversation with an admissions officer or another trained member of our admissions team. We want to get to know you better, and we want you to get to know Elmira College. Although interviews are not required, they are recommended. Interviews are offered to students during their junior or senior year of secondary school.

Overnight Visits Be our guest. Stay with a current EC student, eat in the Campus Center, meet professors, tour the campus, attend evening events, and get a sense of what Elmira is really like. Athletes can arrange to attend a practice or a game and meet coaches and current students on the team. It is a wonderful way to “try on” Elmira College.

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Picture yourself in a challenging and rewarding career as an accountant at one of the world’s largest and most prestigious firms, including Pricewaterhouse Coopers or the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO). Graduates of Elmira College’s Accounting program have taken positions with these prestigious organizations as well as at Deloitte, KPMG, and the Office of the New York State Comptroller. Accounting majors are prepared to pursue careers in public accounting, industry, or government, or seek graduate work in either business or advanced accounting studies.

Students have three curriculum options to choose from, depending on career goals. The 120-hour B.S. in Accounting option is designed for students planning an accounting career in private industry or government or seeking CPA licensure after completion of a graduate program. The 150-hour B.S. in Accounting option is suited to graduates seeking CPA licensure in states that do not require a graduate degree for licensure. The third option is a 120-hour B.S. in Business Administration with a Specialization in Management Accounting, tailored for students who will not sit for the CPA Examination but plan to pursue a career in business or enroll in an MBA program after graduation from Elmira College.

My involvement in on-campus clubs enabled me to secure a position before graduation! I had an offer with KPMG in New York City by my senior year!

- Aradhna Taneja ‘08

Accounting


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In the late nineteenth century, Elmira was the summer home of one of the greatest American writers — Mark Twain, whose original octagonal study was relocated to campus in 1952. Twain is one of many iconic figures students explore in the American Studies program, which examines American culture through the lens of history and literature, art history, philosophy, and political science.

Students in the program are introduced to the themes of American culture in two required courses: “Perspectives on the American Dream,” and “Individualism and Community in American Life.” The capstone of the major is a senior research project that examines an aspect of contemporary American culture from the perspective of the introductory course themes. Students in the program have pursued graduate study or taken positions in journalism, education, museums, or government.

American Studies

After I took an American Studies class with Dr. Mitchell, I was hooked, and knew I wanted to be in the major. I am currently looking into American Studies graduate school programs, in hopes of becoming an American Studies professor.

- Anna Jantz ’14



Are you interested in human cultures and how human beings organize their ways of life? Or how social institutions such as the family, religion and the media, shape human interaction? In this interdisciplinary program, students will develop an understanding and appreciation for different cultures around the world — the focus of anthropology. They will also study sociology, the discipline that analyzes how groups of people live in society and how they are influenced by social institutions. Our joint program emphasizes work on social inequality (race, class, and gender), and the impact of globalization on society and the growing culture of global capitalism. Students in the program take two foundational courses in each discipline, choose electives from either discipline, and complete a social theory and methodology course sequence that allows each student to create his or her own original research project, suitable for development into a thesis or presentation at a professional conference.

Graduates from this program have entered graduate and professional programs in international development, social work, counseling and public administration, law school, as well as doctoral programs in anthropology or sociology. Recent graduates have also joined the Peace Corps and AmeriCorps, conducting health education in Ghana, and participating in post-Katrina disaster relief. Our graduates also find work in social and human services, international non-profits, social justice programs, education, government, and tourism.

100%

of Elmira College

graduates complete

internships or

community

service work.

Anthropology & Sociology



If you are passionate about art, enjoy looking closely and interpreting the world around you, and are interested in energized and intense small classes held in big studios, then Elmira College’s Art major may be the program for you. Students majoring in Art refine their skills in a wide variety of media while exploring the history of art. Majors may select one of the following concentrations: Studio Art, Visual Arts, or the Childhood Education Concentration in Visual and Performing Arts. In any and all chosen tracks, Art majors in addition to Art History take basic foundation courses in drawing, painting, and sculpture as well as electives in illustration, life drawing, bronze casting, photography, computer graphics and animation, printmaking, and ceramics.

Students interested in pursuing a career in Arts Management may take additional courses in Business Administration. Graduates from the Art program have successfully transitioned to work as professional artists, graphic and web designers, photographers, art educators and art therapists. Art majors from Elmira College have also been accepted into graduate programs in art at major universities and art schools across the country and the United Kingdom.

100%

of Elmira College

graduates complete

internships or

community

service work.

35% of all classes have

fewer than 12 students.

16is the number of

students in an average class.

Art



With issues such as global warming, stem cell research, and the obesity epidemic dominating headlines, biologists are in growing demand. Choosing to major in Biology at Elmira College will give you the tools to analyze these problems, from the in-depth study of cell, micro, and molecular biology to ecology and evolution.

Biology majors at Elmira College have the opportunity to conduct independent research with faculty in state-of-the-art laboratories and present their findings at conferences throughout North America. Graduates have successfully found positions in research laboratories, governmental agencies, environmental companies, and secondary schools. They have also pursued graduate education in the health professions — pre-medicine, veterinary, or dentistry — and in ecology, microbiology, physiology, and pharmacology.

I think the most valuable skills I learned at Elmira were the ones that allow me to think critically, write well, and speak well. In all careers, not just the sciences, being able to convey ideas effectively and truly think through a problem are invaluable skills.

– Rebecca Gerth Brady ’02, Ph.D Biologist for the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research at the US Food and Drug Administration

Biology



Are you fascinated by the chemical interactions that occur within biological organisms? If so, you should consider majoring in Biology-Chemistry. This interdisciplinary major is designed for students who want to work in disciplines at the intersection of biology and chemistry. This major provides excellent training for students interested in the health professions — medicine, veterinary sciences, and dentistry. Students who major in Biology-Chemistry are also well prepared to pursue graduate studies in biochemistry, immunology, molecular biology, and genetics.

Students may also gain valuable experience through the opportunity to conduct independent research under the tutelage of our faculty. Occurring both during the academic year and during our special summer research program, students who opt to conduct research often publish in peer-reviewed journals or present posters at national conferences.

Biology - Chemistry

- Russel Kahmke, ’06, M.D.

I double majored in Biology and Psychology, and now use my skills as a surgical resident at Duke University.



Take the first step toward an exciting and successful career in business by majoring in Business Administration. Be prepared to achieve your personal and professional goals in organizations that range from small businesses to major international corporations. Students gain a broad-based background in business studies and then either take the General Business Track or specialize in Management, Marketing, International Business, or Management Accounting (non-CPA).

Graduates in Business Administration have gone on to fulfilling positions in a variety of business fields or on to graduate school. For students interested in pursuing an MBA, Elmira College offers 4 + 1 MBA programs with Alfred University, Clarkson University, Rochester Institute of Technology, and Union College.

The marketing techniques and skills I learned at Elmira definitely have had a firsthand impact on my abilities today. I can see bits and pieces of lessons in my day-to-day work all the time.

- Alia Pyros ’10 Autism Marketing & Community Coordinator at Aldebaran Robotics

Business Administration



Learn about the inner-workings of matter through an exploration of atoms, compounds, and complex structures. Utilizing gas and liquid chromatography, electrophoresis, mass spectrometry, molecular luminescent, vibrational, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, our students gain hands-on experience and working-knowledge of a variety of tools used in the modern chemical sciences. A degree in Chemistry will provide students with the skills and knowledge to be successful in a variety of fields including research, engineering, education, health science, as well as post-graduate work.

During their academic tenure, students have the opportunity to work closely with our faculty on a variety of independent research projects, often culminating in a publication or presentation at a national conference. These research projects occur both during the academic year as well as during our special summer research program.

Chemistry

I am currently completing a nine-week research internship in the Chemistry field. Working alongside a professor in an independent study, I am responsible for performing multiple extractions, running tests using lab instrumentation, and analyzing the data in support of a research publication.

- Tyler Jacob Myers ’16



Participate in a travel study course of historical and archaeological sites in Greece, Turkey, and Egypt with fellow Classical Studies majors. Each spring during Elmira College’s Term III program, Dr. Heidi Dierckx, Associate Professor of Classical Studies, takes a cohort of students on an intensive, month-long study tour to two countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. Dr. Dierckx, who has a PhD in Classical Archaeology from the University of Pennsylvania, also teaches archaeological methods at the nineteenth-century excavation site of Mark Twain’s summer home on the outskirts of Elmira.

Students in the Classical Studies program explore the ancient art, classical languages, history, literature, mythology, and philosophy of the Greco-Roman world and the ancient Near East and their impact on contemporary life and letters. The major is a valuable preparation for careers in teaching, law, writing, classics, archaeology, and museum studies.

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40% of Elmira College

students will

study abroad.

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Explore a career as a laboratory technologist by majoring in Clinical Laboratory Science. This program trains students to prepare for professional work as laboratory scientists, who conduct diagnostic procedures in clinical and industrial laboratories. Graduates of this program are prepared to carry out research for hospitals and biotechnology industries, while many students pursue advanced degrees in the field.

Students enrolled in Elmira College’s 3 + 1 program, complete three years of coursework at the College, followed by a year of hospital training in preparation for certification as a medical technologist. Another option is the five-year program leading to certification, in which students major in Biology or Biology - Chemistry and complete a year of training at an accredited hospital clinical program in the region.

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40% of Elmira College

students will

study abroad.

Clinical Laboratory Science

- Dr. Christine Bezotte, PhD, Associate Professor of Biology

This program trains students to prepare for professional work as laboratory scientists, who conduct diagnostic procedures in clinical and industrial laboratories. Graduates of this program are prepared to carry out research for hospitals and biotechnology industries, and many students pursue advanced degrees in the field.



My ultimate goal after graduating from Elmira College in 2014 is to be a criminal profiler in the FBI, which would utilize my double major in Criminal Justice and Psychology. Before that happens, I will most likely be attending grad school.

- Zack Ciaramitaro ‘14

The criminal justice major is designed to broadly prepare students in the understanding of crime, criminal behavior and the various components of the criminal justice system. The program explores a wide range of issues related to crime, law, corrections, and social control. Courses in criminal justice cover the theoretical causes of crime, criminal law, police administration and more. Internships in police departments, district attorneys’ offices, or the court system allow for first-hand and hands-on learning. The program is designed to engage students to be critical thinkers, problem solvers, and effective communicators.

Criminal justice graduates are well-prepared for a broad range of fields including law enforcement at the local, state, or national level, probation and parole officers, security, corrections and court staff. Students may also pursue graduate education in law or other disciplines.

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Criminal Justice



Are you interested in starting your own business or working in banking and finance? Are you drawn to social policy issues dealing with poverty and the environment? Majoring in Economics provides an excellent background for a wide range of careers, from business, law, and politics to international and government policy-making. Students who choose to pursue Economics further in graduate school become professional economists and work for academic and private research organizations, Fortune 500 companies such as Google, as well as institutions like the Federal Reserve, United Nations, and World Bank.

Economics is a social science which analyzes decision making at the individual (micro) and aggregate (macro) level. Economics majors use theoretical and empirical tools to study the ways in which individuals, organizations, societies, and nations make decisions about the allocation of scarce resources and the distribution of the product or output. Students in the program complete a core curriculum of seven courses in economic theory, mathematics, and quantitative methods. They also choose four elective courses in topics ranging from game theory to environmental, social, and international economic issues.

For detailed information about the program including faculty webpages, resources for economists, alumni updates, career options and advice about preparing and applying for graduate programs in economics, please visit the Economics Department Home Page.

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Economics

- Alicia Burns ‘15

I wanted to become a part of a highly-ranked college that places tremendous emphasis on scholastic achievement and success.



Do you love helping children to learn and inspiring them to succeed? As an Education major at Elmira College, you will develop the academic content knowledge, teaching skills, and professional qualities that will assist you in becoming an effective teacher and role model in your classroom and a leader in your school. As a freshman, you will begin your teacher education coursework and complete a six-week, Term III Introductory Fieldwork course in an area high-need school with diverse learners and students with disabilities. Following advanced education coursework, Student Teaching placements during your junior and senior years will provide you with extensive practical experiences in planning, designing, and delivering instruction, assessing student performance, and integrating technology into your teaching and your students’ learning.

As an Education major, you will undertake pedagogical core coursework required for initial certification in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), Adolescence Education (Grades 7-12), or Visual Arts Education (All Grades). Additionally, you will complete coursework in an academic discipline, such as Biology, English Literature, Mathematics, or Social Studies. Upon graduating from Elmira College and satisfying all requirements for initial teaching certification, you will have the background to succeed as a teacher and to pursue graduate study for professional teaching certification.

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Do you want to work as a teaching assistant or as an editor of educational materials? Elmira College’s Educational Studies major, along with the appropriate major or concentration, will enable you to learn the pedagogical and content knowledge and acquire the skills necessary to succeed in such positions in schools or education-related fields.

As an Educational Studies major you will complete professional education courses in Childhood Education, Adolescence Education, or Visual Arts Education. You will also complete coursework in an academic discipline approved for Education majors, such as Mathematics or Social Studies. The Educational Studies major culminates with a 6-credit non-student-teaching, career-related internship that will enable you to explore possible career options.

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Educational Studies

- Elizabeth Forrest ’14

My education at Elmira College has given me not only the necessary content knowledge, but also the real-world experience within the classroom to make me feel confident and prepared in my future teaching endeavors.



Imagine your future working as a teacher, writer, editor, or publisher. As an English Literature major at Elmira College, you will have the opportunity to refine your creative writing toward publishers’ standards, gain experience as a scholar, editor, or bibliographer, and attend professional literature conferences. You will also have the chance to visit famous literary sites, such as Quarry Farm, Mark Twain’s summer residence. Upon graduation, you will be well prepared to pursue graduate school in literature, creative writing, law, journalism, or library and information studies, or to begin a career in teaching, publishing, or communications.

The English Literature program teaches students skills that can be translated into any profession — critical thinking, reading, and writing. English Literature majors explore literary history, delve into works by major authors, improve their ability to read and write critically, and apply different approaches to literary criticism. Course offerings focus chiefly on British and American literature, from the Medieval to Contemporary periods, and creative writing where students learn to write imaginatively in at least one major genre, including fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. Courses are also offered in ancient literature, world literature, and Native American literature.

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English Literature

ElmiraCollege

operates the

internationally-

renowned Center for

Mark Twain Studies.



With communities, corporations, and other organizations looking for ways to “go green,” careers in fields related to the environment are growing. Environmental Studies majors develop the skills and knowledge necessary to understand the scientific, social, and political aspects of environmental issues. The program offers a unique opportunity to study marine biology in the Spring Term at the Gerace Research Center, a program based on the island of San Salvador in the Bahamas. Valuable internships are available through a local nature education center and other environmental organizations.

Environmental Studies graduates have found positions as researchers and policy makers with private companies and governmental agencies that study environmental issues. They have also continued their studies in graduate school in environmental science, environmental law, and government policy.

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Environmental Studies

ElmiraCollege

operates the

internationally-

renowned Center for

Mark Twain Studies.



Majoring in Finance at Elmira College will be a significant investment on your part. Success will demand your best, starting on the first day of classes in our new, state-of-the-art classrooms. You’ll be one of few in our small classes and take challenging courses taught by dedicated faculty. The investment will pay off with an enriching career in areas such as security markets, investment management, and corporate finance.

The new Finance Major joins the Accounting, Economics, and Business Administration majors, which have provided students with the education they need to get ahead and stay ahead. The Finance major has been built from the ground up to start you on a successful career.

We’re in the process of constructing the new Finance Trading Room. It will be the focal point of Finance Majors’ hands-on, real-life education and will be ready for you in the Fall Term of 2014.

Majoring in Finance at Elmira College won’t be easy. There will be lots of mathematics and computer technology. The finance internship will be a challenge. It’ll be hard work, but the pay off will be worth far more than the effort.

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Finance



Become proficient in Spanish or French as a Foreign Languages major at Elmira College. Explore a language along with its literature, culture, and civilization and apply your skills to a variety of careers, including international relations, political science, business, and education. Develop your language skills, learn new analytical skills, and expose yourself to a foreign culture through its literature, film, music, art, and history.

At Elmira College, students concentrate in either Spanish or French and also take courses in a secondary language. In addition to a full range of courses in Spanish and French, the department offers beginning and intermediate language courses in Chinese, Japanese, German, Greek, Italian, and Latin. Students majoring in Foreign Languages are strongly encouraged to spend time abroad either through a program offered in Term III or in the junior year.

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Foreign Languages

- Colleen Tomesheski ’14

My Term III trip to Peru had to be the best part of my EC career! On this immersion trip, I hiked Macchu Picchu (and camped on the Inca Trail), volunteered at a Kindergarten for a week, worked at a girls’ orphanage, and visited different historical sites.



Explore the rich narrative of the past and its influence on the present as a History major. The skills students acquire in the program — original research, critical thinking, and clear writing — are a solid foundation for many careers, including journalism, writing, museum work, teaching, government, business, and industry. Recent graduates have also pursued law school or graduate programs in History or fields such as Museum Studies.

The major provides students with a broad perspective on the history of the United States, Europe, and Asia. After completing introductory survey courses, students take upper-level electives that focus on the cultural, political, diplomatic, and social history of specific periods and regions, such as the origins of feminism in the United States or issues in environmental history. The program culminates in a senior seminar in which students conduct a major research project using primary sources.

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History



Do you enjoy working with people? The Human Services major is designed for students who want to pursue careers as social workers and counselors. While many graduates have successfully found entry-level positions in the Human Services field, others have earned advanced degrees in social work or counseling fields.

The program combines the study of several related disciplines such as psychology, sociology, and criminal justice. The major prepares students as generalist practitioners who may elect to work with clients of all ages. Students then apply their learning as they complete an internship in an occupational setting related to their career goals.

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Human Services

- Maureen Donohue-Smith, PH,D., MSN, Associate Professor of Human Services

Human Services prepares students for a variety of social services agencies serving children, families, and the elderly. Many students go on to graduate programs in community-based counseling fields (e.g., social work, rehabilitation counseling, probation, and parole).



Interested in designing your own major? Students who want to tailor an academic program to meet their intellectual or professional objectives might consider majoring in Individualized Studies. This program gives students an opportunity to customize their own academic program from existing Elmira College courses, programs, and to work with faculty from a variety of fields. To customize a program, students may work with a professor on an Independent Study project, seek a double major, pursue several study-abroad opportunities, or set up a special internship in the junior or senior year. This is an extraordinary opportunity for outstanding students.

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Individualized Studies

ElmiraCollege

is included in

Forbes’ list of

America’s

Top Colleges.



Explore the relations between countries and the mechanisms by which they interact. In this wide-ranging major, students may choose to specialize in European Studies, Asian Studies, or General Studies. Students may deepen their understanding of a different culture by learning its language and literature or studying the economic and political dynamics of a variety of societies and cultures. This diverse program allows students to take courses in a multitude of academic disciplines including Languages, Economics, History, Anthropology, Political Science, Philosophy, and more. Some students couple this exploration of societies around the world with additional courses in Business, Political Science, History, and Economics to gain the broadest possible understanding of how diverse peoples, cultures, and states interact. The major is flexible enough to allow students to pursue minors or majors in these fields.

International Studies students in the recent past have had internship or career opportunities with governmental and nongovernmental organizations in New York, Washington, London, and other exciting capitals or centers of commerce. Still others, in fact most, have gone on to study in graduate programs here or abroad.

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International Studies

ElmiraCollege

is included in

Forbes’ list of

America’s

Top Colleges.

- Andrei Dzeravenets ’15

Through my courses I have significantly improved my public-speaking skills, sharpened my ability to develop and defend an argument, and expanded my knowledge of the world and the people living in it.



If you major in Mathematics, you will gain a deeper understanding of the foundation of all scientific endeavors and be able to apply mathematical tools in business, industry, and the arts. In this program, students learn how to write and understand basic proofs, develop problem-solving skills, and use mathematical ideas to model real-world problems. Students interested in advanced work in the field may pursue research projects and attend regional mathematical conferences.

Students planning a career in teaching may follow the Mathematics Educational option, which requires specialized courses in mathematics and education. Graduates have also pursued careers in industry or continued their studies in fields such as statistics, operations research, or management.

- Charles Jacobson, Ph.D., Associate Professor

of Mathematics

We stress group work involving technology in our mathematics courses. And we are smart about it, adapting best practices to our students’ needs.

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Mathematics



Perfect your piano playing, study the history of rock and roll, analyze a symphony, or even compose a sonata as a Music major at Elmira College. In this program, you will deepen your understanding of the history of music while improving your performance skills. Music majors select a specialization in one of two areas: Performance or Music History/Theory and Composition. No matter what track you choose, you will have a variety of opportunities to perform on campus in groups such as the Elmira College Chamber Singers and the Elmira College Concert Ensemble.

Private lessons are available in piano, voice, and string and wind instruments. Recent graduates have successfully gone on to careers as instructors of music in private studios or continued their studies in graduate school. Students completing the Music and Theatre major are also qualified to pursue careers in musical theatre performance.

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Music

Take part in the Concert Ensemble,

take advantage of private lessons in voice,

piano, strings (violin/viola/cello, guitar) and winds (flute, clarinet,

saxophone), or join A-1 and the Sauce or the Chiclettes (our men’s

and women’s a cappella groups).



With a national nursing shortage that is expected to grow as baby boomers age, the demand for nurses, particularly those with bachelor’s degrees, will continue to intensify. Elmira College’s Nursing major is helping to meet the demand by offering students a rigorous program that includes clinical experience in many critical specialties, including pediatrics, obstetrics, critical care, medical/surgical, community health, and mental health services. Nursing majors begin their clinical practice in their sophomore year, working in agencies conveniently located near campus.

Students may enroll in either full-time or part-time study in the program, which is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. Graduates of the program are regularly recruited by the most prestigious institutions in the region and across the country, including Duke University Hospital, Johns Hopkins Hospital, and Sloan Kettering Cancer Institute. Nursing majors who have pursued graduate degrees have successfully found positions as administrators, educators, midwives, nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, and researchers.

- Tsion Feleke ’16 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

I am a peer educator and student worker at the Clarke Health Center on campus, and I am also a unit volunteer at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. My nursing classes have helped me a great deal when handling patients.

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Nursing



Are you interested in reading Plato’s Socratic dialogues, learning about the philosophy of Existentialism, or uncovering the mysteries of Buddhism? Students majoring in Philosophy and Religion explore the world’s greatest thinkers and analyze the wealth of issues that evolved from their beliefs. This interdisciplinary program covers the history of philosophy from the Greeks through the Twentieth Century, a study of the Old and New Testaments, and other major religions such as Hinduism and Islam.

Elmira College Philosophy and Religion students have participated in regional Ethics Bowl competitions at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and Marist College and presented original research at the Undergraduate Philosophy Conference at SUNY Oneonta. Majoring in Philosophy and Religion is an excellent preparation for careers in law, education, business, the ministry, and any field that requires thinking critically about complex issues.

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12% of entering students

were valedictorians

or salutatorians

of their secondary

schools.

Philosophy & Religion



Intern with the New York State Legislature, Congress, government agencies, or even the United

Nations! Learn about political parties and campaigns and then volunteer for a party or candidate.

As a Political Science major, you will learn the theories behind the actions of governments,

parties, candidates, and voters. You can gain practical experience observing those theories

at work during your internship or volunteer work with a local, state, or federal agency or for a

nongovernmental organization or political party. On campus, not only will you engage in class in

lively debate over the most current and newsworthy topics, but through the Elmira College Civics

Society, the College Democrats, and the College Republicans, you will be able to take those

debates out of the classroom and into your everyday life.

As a Political Science major, you will explore human behavior at the very nexus of the social

sciences. Aspects of Psychology, History, Economics, and Philosophy help us to understand what

compels humans to cooperate and govern and what compels them to engage in conflict. With

concentrations in American Politics, World Politics, and Public Affairs, our graduates have gone

on to law school and graduate programs in political science (e.g., the London School of Economics

and Politics, the University of Michigan, the University at Albany, and the University at Buffalo).

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After Elmira, I aspire to go to law school followed by becoming a lawyer for the U.S. Air Force. After my time in the Air Force, I want to work for humanitarian efforts for the United Nations.

- Tiffany Goonetilleke ‘14



Challenging courses that develop your reading, writing, and critical thinking skills provide a solid foundation for law school. Elmira College majors that provide excellent preparation for a career in law include Philosophy, English Literature, History, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Classical Studies, Economics, Political Science, and even Mathematics and the Natural Sciences.

Students interested in attending law school are encouraged to seek internships to gain experience in the field and to learn whether they are suited for a career in law. Another valuable resource at Elmira College is The Legal Eagles, a Pre-Law club that meets regularly and invites local attorneys, judges, and law-school recruiters to its events. Pre-Law students should seek academic counseling shortly after their freshman year and plan to take the LSAT just after their junior year.

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Pre-Law

ElmiraCollege

was most recently

ranked 9th on the

U.S. News & World

Report list of top

Northern regional

colleges.



The path to medical school is different for every person. Elmira College students interested in medicine can major in the Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, or Humanities, depending on their personal interests and goals. The rigorous curriculum will prepare you for the challenges of medical training while helping shape your character to be a competent, compassionate physician.

Students can gain first-hand experience in scientific research in fields such as microbiology and chemistry through Elmira College’s eight-week Summer Research Program. During the academic year, Pre-Med students can attend monthly lunches that feature workshops about various health professions and the application process for medical school. The Pre-Health Club sponsors study sessions, internships, and opportunities for students to shadow local physicians and observe surgical procedures at area hospitals.

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My years in the Science Department laid down an educational foundation that prepared me extremely well for medical school, residency, and my career as an ER physician.

- John Janikas ’96, MD Director of Emergency Medicine at Samaritan Hospital



Imagine yourself helping children, teens, and adults as a counselor, or being a researcher unlocking the secrets of the brain. As a Psychology major at Elmira College, you will have an excellent foundation to prepare you for these and many other careers in the field, which your professors will help you explore. Psychology majors from Elmira College have completed advanced degrees and are now working in diverse settings, including those that are clinical, industrial, and educational. They also work in related fields such as business, law, and allied healthcare.

Psychology, the scientific study of mental processes and behavior is initially taught at Elmira College with a broad focus, by examining key theories and research methods. Students are then able to concentrate on specific topics within the discipline, such as lifespan development, clinical and counseling practice, social and cognitive processes, and business and consumer behavior. They also have opportunities to pursue their own research interests and may be able to attend professional conferences to share their work.

Psychology

- Sarah Hammer ‘13

Elmira College is the perfect place for me. It has everything I was looking for in a college and more opportunities than I imagined. I cannot picture myself anywhere else.



If you love learning about history and teaching, the Social Studies major may be the perfect choice for you. The program, in conjunction with required Education courses, prepares you to meet the New York State certification requirements to teach Social Studies in grades 7-12.

In this interdisciplinary major, you will take 21 credits in US, European, and Asian history along with a variety of courses in other social science fields. These courses help you develop your skills in writing, critical thinking, and original research as well as prepare you with Social Studies content area knowledge.

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Social Studies

Elmira College

has

100student clubs

and organizations.



Are you interested in exploring how social institutions such as the family, religion, or the media shape human interaction? Or do you want to learn how human beings organize their ways of life? In this interdisciplinary major, students examine the basic concepts of sociology — the study of how groups of people live in society and how they are influenced by social institutions. They will also develop an understanding and appreciation for different cultures around the world — the focus of anthropology. Our joint program emphasizes work on social inequality (race, class, and gender), the impact of globalization on society and the growing culture of global capitalism. Students take four foundational courses in the program before concentrating on either Sociology or Anthropology.

To further their study of cultures different from their own, majors are strongly encouraged to participate in the Junior Year Abroad program. Recent graduates have gone on to successful careers in social and human services, international non-profits, social justice work, education, government, and tourism.

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Over

20countries are

represented within the Elmira College student population.

Sociology & Anthropology



Students in the Speech and Hearing program at Elmira College are preparing for graduate level study and, ultimately for careers as speech-language pathologists or audiologists. Speech-language pathologists work in a variety of settings (hospitals, nursing homes, schools, private practices, and health departments) to identify and treat developmental and acquired communication disorders, including speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders. Audiologists also work in various settings (hospitals, medical practices, schools, and private practice) evaluating hearing and balance problems, fitting hearing aids, and counseling clients about their hearing losses. In addition to the diagnosis and treatment of communication disorders, both audiologists and speech-language pathologists are involved in prevention activities.

The Speech and Hearing program at Elmira College offers two majors: the Speech-Language Disabilities major and the Speech and Hearing major. Both majors prepare students for graduate study and follow the guidelines of the national certifying organization, the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association (ASHA). Both majors involve students in audiology and speech-language pathology observations and clinical practice at our campus clinic. All students participate in several terms of clinical practicum at our Speech and Hearing Clinic where they gain a considerable amount of hands-on experience with clients presenting communication problems. The Speech-Language Disabilities major includes a 12-credit student teaching practicum in an area school district which prepares students for the initial teaching certificate in speech-language disabilities in New York State. The Speech and Hearing major includes a 6-credit internship which may be completed in the Elmira area or in the student’s hometown in a variety of clinical, educational, or medical settings.

Elmira College has an active chapter of the National Student Speech Language, and Hearing Association (NSSLHA), an ASHA-affiliated organization for undergraduate and graduate students interested in the fields of speech-language pathology and audiology. In addition, Elmira College has two clubs of interest to Speech and Hearing students, the League of Intern Speech Pathologists and Silent Voices.

Speech & Hearing

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Develop your skills and abilities as a Theatre major at Elmira College! The program is

designed both for students who wish to pursue professional careers in the arts and for

students who want to explore Theatre as part of a liberal arts education. All Theatre

students take core courses in stagecraft, theatre history, acting, and dramatic theory

and criticism, followed by advanced, personalized instruction in either performance

or production.

Theatre students have the opportunity to perform, manage, build, or design in any

of five major productions offered annually in Elmira College’s two well-equipped

theatres. Students in the program have landed professional internships at the Tony

Award® winning Eugene O’Neill Center and Barrington Stage, the New York Fringe

Festival, Orlando’s Disney World, and in the nation’s film capital, Hollywood. Elmira

College Theatre graduates are working in careers as actors, directors, stage managers,

designers, and technicians on Broadway and at professional theatres across the country.

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Theatre

Outstanding

Theatre Arts faculty

and staff members

are augmented by

guest artists from

Broadway and

Hollywood.



Honors Program

Student Research

The Elmira College Honors Program is designed to provide outstanding students with a challenging, stimulating, and supportive academic experience. Participants in this selective program take challenging courses taught by some of Elmira’s leading professors in a seminar format, including special Honors sections of College Composition and the Core Program during Fall and Winter Terms of their freshman year.

In addition, Honors Program students gain special access to academic and social events including opportunities to meet with visiting artists and renowned scholars, field trips related to class material, and receptions held at the President’s Home.

Students are expected to earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or above and complete at least 12 credit hours of academic work during Fall and Winter Terms and six-credit hours during Term III. Students who successfully complete the program receive special recognition on their transcripts.

All interested high school seniors must be accepted for admission to the College and must submit an Honors Program application no later than February 1st for Fall Term admission. Students are admitted to the program based on their high school grades, SAT or ACT scores, and responses on the Honors Program application. Admission to the program is highly competitive.

Perhaps one of the biggest advantages of the small college environment offered at EC is the opportunity to engage in scholarly research with a faculty member in your field of interest. Elmira College faculty work closely with students every day. Upper level research classes in some majors give students the chance to do work in experimental psychology, qualitative sociology, field work in anthropology, advanced archival research in history, and research in biology and chemistry. In addition, students can elect to write a college thesis, working closely with a faculty advisor for an academic year to produce an individual special research project.

In the sciences and math, students have the opportunity to work with faculty on summer research projects. While on campus for the summer, these students work one-on-one with a faculty advisor on basic and applied research. The work that comes out of this summer research is often presented by students at professional conferences or even published in

peer-reviewed academic journals. Many students who do summer research go on to be admitted to excellent graduate schools or medical schools.

Funding is available for our students to travel to research conferences to present their work to a national audience. In this past year, students have presented their original research at national conferences in Biology, Chemistry, English Literature, Psychology, and Sociology.

To showcase the excellent research our students complete, Elmira College hosts an annual Student Research Conference each May. Students present their research to the public, and the top research projects in each field are awarded prizes by the President. This work sets EC students ahead of others who may be applying for prestigious fellowships and graduate school positions.

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An Elmira College education is truly affordable, but don’t just take our word for it. Barron’s Best Buys, Money Magazine, U.S. News & World Report, and USA Today have all recognized the extent to which we go to ensure that each year all full-time accepted applicants are automatically reviewed for an Elmira College Honor Scholarship. Each year, we award over $17 million in Honor Scholarships. Honor Scholarships are awarded regardless of financial need and are renewable with the appropriate grade point average at the end of each academic year for three consecutive years.

In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and other state, federal, and local laws, Elmira College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, or disability in any phase of its employment process, and of its admission or financial aid programs, or any aspects of its educational programs or activities.Dean David Williams, Dean of Student Life, or Ms. Carne Seneca, Director of Human Resources, are the individuals designated by the College to coordinate its efforts to comply with Title IX, the Age Discrimination Act, and other applicable equal opportunity regulations and laws.Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973: In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Elmira College prohibits discrimination on the basis of physical or mental disability. Questions or concerns regarding the College’s obligations under Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) should be directed to Ms. Carolyn Draht, Assistant Registrar and Director of Disability Services.Vice President Julianne Baumann ‘75, Vice President of Enrollment Management, is the individual designated by the College to coordinate its efforts to comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Scholarships100%of Elmira College

students

demonstrating need

receive financial

assistance.

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