Curry College
Bachelor degree
Biology | |
Biology
Interested in investigating the natural world?
Fascinated with living organisms, and wanting to explore them further?
Intrigued by the prospect of doing independent research?
Excited about the possibility of doing an Internship? – Hands on, real world research and field experiences, with contacts... |
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Curry College
Bachelor degree
Child, Youth, and Community Education
Community Education | |
Students interested in working in community-related educational settings should pursue a concentration in Community Education. Students can explore programs that serve children, families, and the community at large such as, but not limited to, historical museums, children's museums, art museums, theater... |
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Curry College
Bachelor degree
Child, Youth, and Community Education
Early Care and Education | |
Students interested in working with and teaching young children aged birth to aged five should pursue a concentration in Early Care and Education. Students can prepare for future careers in programs for young children such as infant, toddler, or preschool aged children in childcare settings, and nursery/preschool... |
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Curry College
Bachelor degree
Child, Youth, and Community Education
School-Age Care and Education | |
Students interested in working with and teaching school-aged children, ages 5-12, should pursue a concentration in School-Age Care and Education. Students can prepare for careers as leaders/teachers/administrators of youth programs such as community-based youth organizations, before and after school... |
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Curry College
Bachelor degree
Communication
Corporate Communication | |
The Corporate Communication Concentration is designed for students who are interested in studying the internal and external communication needs of organizations. Students may enjoy careers in communication consulting, human resources, sales, management, and political campaigns.
COM 2010 - Public Speaking... |
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Curry College
Bachelor degree
Communication
Film Studies | |
Students interested in film can learn hands-on film production from professional filmmakers through a series of one-credit independent studio courses. Students can study 16mm Film Production, Film Directing, Acting for the Screen, Writing for Film, and more.
The courses are offered through the Curry... |
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Curry College
Bachelor degree
Communication
Multimedia Journalism | |
Under the supervision of the journalism faculty, ’The Currier Times“ provides students with hands-on experience in production of an entirely student-written newspaper.
Students gain experience in reporting, editing, proofreading, layout and design, and advertising and business operations.
Students... |
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Curry College
Bachelor degree
Communication
Public Communication | |
Students pursuing a concentration in Public Communication will find these skills useful for a variety of industries and occupations.
Public Communication focuses on the art of communicating to large and small groups. Course study brings the student new insight into the skills necessary to be an effective... |
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Curry College
Bachelor degree
Communication
Public Relations | |
Students interested in Public Relations have a rich and diverse field to study.
Public relations encompasses many aspects, but it‘s best described as getting positive messages out to various ’publics." That may be external communication, like TV and newspapers, or internal communication, like employees... |
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Curry College
Bachelor degree
Communication
Radio Broadcasting | |
WMLN-FM, an award winning non-commercial radio station, is operated by Curry students under the supervision of the faculty director of broadcasting.
Licensed by the Federal Communications Commission on April 1, 1975, WMLN-FM operates on an assigned frequency of 91.5 MHz with a power of 172 watts.... |
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Curry College
Bachelor degree
Communication
Relational Communication | |
This concentration promotes an awareness of communication principles and practices at work and in personal settings.
Required Course:
COM 2310 - Interviewing - 3 credits
COM 2320 - Effective Listening - 3 credits
COM 2330 - Communication in Relationships - 3 credits
Choose FOUR of the following:... |
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Curry College
Bachelor degree
Communication
Television/Digital Video | |
The field of television and video production is exploding with possibilities. Perhaps you have an interest in TV news reporting. Or maybe you want to direct a Hollywood sitcom. How about streaming video programs on the web or working in video forensics?
Curry‘s television concentration prepares you... |
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Curry College
Bachelor degree
Communication
Theatre | |
Curry Theatre is open to all students at the college. Participation in stage shows and our Improv Team brings students from many majors. Students practice and stage productions in the new Keith Auditorium and/or Black Box Theatre. They also have access to practice space, green rooms and a set construction... |
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Curry College
Bachelor degree
Criminal Justice | |
The Criminal Justice major provides the opportunity to systematically examine criminal justice systems and the administration of justice, examining the causes and patterns of crime and criminal behavior and the ways in which criminal justice institutions have responded in trying to solve these social... |
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Curry College
Bachelor degree
Early Childhood Education (Licensure) | |
The Early Childhood Education major leads to an initial license in Massachusetts as an Early Childhood Teacher of Students with and without Disabilities (PreK-2). Students who major in Early Childhood Education also major in Integrated Liberal Studies (ILS). |
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Curry College
Bachelor degree
Elementary Education (Licensure) | |
The Elementary Education major leads to an initial license in Massachusetts as an Elementary Teacher (levels 1-6). Students who major in Elementary Education also major in Integrated Liberal Studies (ILS).
Prerequisites:
ES 1305 Competencies for the Prospective Educator: Reading
EX 1310 Competencies... |
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Curry College
Bachelor degree
English
American Studies | |
This concentration gives the student a comparative perspective on the important questions and practical considerations that form the subject of literary studies across a broad spectrum of cultures and viewpoints in America. Students must take both ENG 2110: American Literature I and ENG 2120: American... |
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Curry College
Bachelor degree
English
Creative Writing | |
Students choosing this option for the major in English develop their talents as creative writers in different genres, including poetry, fiction, non-fictional prose, memoir and life-writing and playwriting. Students are strongly urged to create a writer‘s portfolio and work on, or submit writing to student... |
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Curry College
Bachelor degree
English
Journalism | |
The Journalism concentration builds skill in writing and in adapting writing to different formats and requirements. The concentration provides a foundation and marketable skill for work in publishing, journalism, public relations, publicity, advertising, and media combining words and images. Practical... |
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Curry College
Bachelor degree
English
Literary Genre and Movements | |
The Literary Genre and Movements concentration gives a solid foundation for graduate study in literature. Students should take six courses from the following lists:
ENG 2365 - Banned Books and Dangerous Ideas
ENG 2629 - Adolescents in Film and Literature
ENG 2631 - Journey in Literature
ENG 2632... |
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Curry College
Bachelor degree
English
Professional Writing | |
The Professional Writing concentration builds skills in writing and in adapting writing to different formats and requirements. The concentration provides a foundation and marketable skill for work in publishing, journalism, public relations, publicity, advertising, and media combining words and images.... |
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Curry College
Bachelor degree
English
Traditional Literary Heritage | |
The Traditional Literary Heritage concentration gives a solid foundation for graduate study in literature.
Students should take six courses from the following lists:
ENG 2010 - Major British Writers I
ENG 2020 - Major British Writers II
ENG 2170 - Women in Irish Literature
ENG 3578 - 20th Century... |
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Curry College
Bachelor degree
English
Women in Literature | |
Students should take five courses from the following list:
ENG 2160 - Gay and Lesbian Literature
ENG 2632 - Women in 19th Century World Literature
ENG 2660 - Frankenstein from Novel to Film
ENG 2850 - Women in Film
ENG 3340 - Women in Modern Literature |
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Curry College
Bachelor degree
Environmental Science | |
Environmental Science at Curry College emphasizes measurement performed out in nature.
Coursework in the Environmental Science major takes students out to local lakes, rivers, fields, and forests, as well as marine habitats such as salt marshes, beaches, and rocky wave swept shores. At these sites,... |
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Curry College
Bachelor degree
Graphic Design | |
The Graphic Design Major teaches students how to create technically proficient work that communicates effectively. Over the course of the major, students complete a portfolio with individual career goals in mind.
The structure of the major begins with a solid foundation in the visual arts. Foundation... |
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Curry College
Bachelor degree
Health | |
The Health major is designed for those students who wish to prepare as health educators in community, government, health care, or fitness areas. The major can also prepare students for application for graduate programs and this program is anticipated to meet the coursework criteria for eligibility to... |
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Curry College
Bachelor degree
Information Technology | |
The Information Technology Major is designed to provide students with a broad knowledge base utilizing various technologies such as the production of web pages, database, networking, business applications, e-commerce and video presentations. Students will learn the theories and processes inherent in... |
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Curry College
Bachelor degree
Management | |
The Management curriculum is drawn from a liberal arts base and taught from two perspectives:
1. Knowing the essential subjects of business: accounting, economics, finance, law, and marketing
2. Understanding the skills and principles of management: behavior in organizations, communication strategies,... |
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Curry College
Bachelor degree
Nursing(RN to BS) | |
In a period when the health care industry is focused on managed care, community health, and health promotion/disease prevention, the role of nurses takes center stage. Nurses today are expected to perform complex procedures, rely heavily on their own analytical abilities, and work more independently... |
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Curry College
Bachelor degree
Philosophy | |
Why study philosophy and religion? These ancient and yet constantly changing fields of inquiry are concerned with the deepest questions that humans ask. To become fully acquainted with the human, and to discover one's own identity, is ultimately to grapple with philosophical and perhaps religious ideas.
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Curry College
Bachelor degree
Politics and History | |
What has made us what we are today? How can we make our best decisions?
Politics and history develops an understanding of American and foreign societies in all their facets. This assists you in developing a basis for action in society. No political system can be appreciated entirely apart from other... |
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Curry College
Bachelor degree
Psychology
Counseling Psychology | |
The Counseling Psychology concentration focuses on effective ways of helping people. Many graduate schools offer advanced degrees which teach these skills. Students with extensive field experience may also be prepared for entry level community psychology positions.
Concentration Courses:
PSY 2090 Personality
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Curry College
Bachelor degree
Psychology
Developmental Psychology | |
The Developmental Psychology concentration focuses on the ways people change over the lifespan. It is of special interest to those who wish to work with individuals at all stages of the life cycle and/or who seek an understanding of ways to promote growth in themselves or in others. Students with particular... |
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Curry College
Bachelor degree
Psychology
Educational Psychology | |
The Educational Psychology concentration includes courses that apply psychology to understanding how people learn in various settings. This would be of interest to students who plan to work as providers of educational services in business, industry, health or school-related settings. There are many graduate... |
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Curry College
Bachelor degree
Psychology
Gerontology | |
For psychology majors or as a minor for students in other majors. The Gerontology program is open to all students who are interested in learning about and working with the elderly. Administered through the psychology department, the program may be treated as a concentration for psychology majors, or... |
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Curry College
Bachelor degree
Psychology
Health Psychology | |
The Health Psychology concentration would be valuable to students who wish to improve health related behaviors or who anticipate working with individuals in a helping relationship. It would also be beneficial to students who are planning to do graduate work in psychology or in another field in which... |
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Curry College
Bachelor degree
Psychology
Substance Abuse Counseling | |
For Psychology majors or as a minor for students in other majors. The Substance Abuse Counseling Program is open to all students who are interested in careers in substance abuse services, or in areas where an understanding of substance abuse is an important part of job performance, such as nursing and... |
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Curry College
Bachelor degree
Sociology | |
The Sociology major offers students an in-depth look at contemporary human society, its culture and social institutions. The course work in the major brings together the disciplines of anthropology, with its cross-cultural perspectives; sociology, with its emphasis on American institutions and social... |
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Curry College
Bachelor degree
Sociology
Ethnic and Gender Studies | |
The Ethnic and Gender Studies concentration focuses on how ethnicity and gender influence social organization and power relationships in contemporary American society.
Concentration Courses
SOC 2160 - Urban Life: Culture and Change - 3 credits
SOC 2660 - Sociology of Women - 3 credits
SOC 2670 - Minorities... |
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Curry College
Bachelor degree
Sociology
Service and the Community | |
The Service and the Community concentration focuses on strategies of society and social work practitioners to implement social policy and effect social change. Experiential learning is a strongly recommended complement with this concentration.
Concentration Courses
SOC 2310 - Societal Responses to Human... |
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Curry College
Bachelor degree
Special Education | |
The Special Education major leads to initial license in Massachusetts as a Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (Pre-K-8). Students who major in Special Education also major in Integrated Liberal Studies (ILS).
Prerequisites:
ES 1305 Competencies for the Prospective Educator: Reading
ES 1310... |
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Curry College
Bachelor degree
Visual Arts | |
The Visual Arts faculty is dedicated to nurturing the creativity and development of each student. In small classes, students work closely with teachers who are professionals in their fields, emphasizing individual growth. The major offers a wide variety of classes at the introductory and advanced level.... |
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Curry College
Bachelor degree
Visual Arts
Studio Arts | |
Students who pursue a Concentration in Studio Arts have the opportunity to experience upper level classes as their major electives. They may take a variety of classes or choose to focus in a specific area. A student with a particular strength and interest in two dimensional media may choose from classes... |
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Curry College
Masters degree
Business Administration | |
How does a company achieve EXCELLENCE? In our global, post-Enron society, business excellence is not based on a company‘s net worth or its share-price on the New York Stock Exchange. While healthy earnings point to a company‘s financial success, they do not reflect that company‘s standards of excellence.... |
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Curry College
Masters degree
Criminal Justice | |
Whether you are a law enforcement professional, or work in private security, corrections, juvenile justice or other community service work, you have had to learn to face the challenge of social problems on a daily basis. While the protocols of professional practice prepare you for many standard situations,... |
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Curry College
Masters degree
Elementary Education | |
Who Should Pursue This Program
The Elementary Education concentration prepares you to be an elementary teacher, and leads to an Initial License for grades 1-6. It is appropriate for people who already serve in schools as para-professionals or aides, as well as for career changers. It also provides the... |
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Curry College
Masters degree
Nursing | |
Curry College‘s new Master of Science in Nursing focuses on the timely and relevant Clinical Nurse Leader role. The program launched in Fall 2008 at Curry‘s Milton Campus and is designed for nurses who want to enhance their practice with cutting-edge knowledge and skills. Thousands of area nurses have... |
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Curry College
Masters degree
Reading Specialist | |
Who Should Pursue This Program
The Reading Specialist concentration is specifically designed to prepare experienced teachers to take on the role of Reading Specialist. It is also appropriate for current teachers who are seeking a professional license in another field but who want to focus more specifically... |
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Curry College
Masters degree
Special Education - Pre K-8 | |
Who Should Pursue This Program
The Special Education - Pre K-8 concentration prepares you to be a teacher of students with moderate disabilities, and leads to an Initial License for grades Pre K-8. The program is appropriate for people who already serve in schools as para-professionals, aides, or teachers... |
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