Explore a broad range of majors, minors, and courses in the humanities, arts and STEM fields. You’ll experience a rich, well-rounded education rooted in Adelphi’s strong liberal arts tradition.
Hands On
Did you know active learning is a critical part of an Adelphi education?
Leading in Teaching
Our Arts and Sciences faculty are renowned not just for their research and academic credentials, but also for their leadership in finding new, highly effective and innovative ways to teach.
At Adelphi, the College of Arts and Sciences is the bedrock of our liberal arts education.
We are an extraordinary community of scholars, scientists, and artists who will lead you through an expansive and adventurous curriculum that embodies the very best that a liberal arts education offers. Together, we will commit to the continuum of learning, in which the past comes alive, enabling the future, using the foundations of those who have come before us to generate new knowledge and forge new pathways into our global world.
In the College of Arts and Sciences, you will take classes that will challenge you expand your perspective, and ask the vital question of “why?” You will engage in research – within and beyond the classroom – and be part of a community of learners to bring about the promise of the University’s motto: the truth shall make us free.
Diversity Statement
The College of Arts and Sciences at Adelphi University is a community of educators, learners and creators committed to advancing the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, global citizenship and sustainability. These principles enrich our community, promote meaningful relationships, enhance our experiences, allow us to prioritize care for those most vulnerable and improve the long-term well-being of all. This mission drives the College of Arts and Sciences to meaningfully engage and center members of communities that have been historically, institutionally and systemically silenced and oppressed. We further support and champion initiatives, activities, discussions and practices in scholarship, creative work, teaching and service at the University and in the broader community that apply, critique, challenge and improve upon these principles in praxis. We strive to create a more socially just institution, society and world.
Student Involvement
When Adelphi students collaborate, the sky is the limit. Students in Brooks Frederick’s mural workshop class met with the Latin American and Latinx Studies program, the Latino Student Association, and others on campus to design a mural that was unveiled for Hispanic Heritage Month.
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FAQs: Liberal Arts at Adelphi
The College of Arts and Sciences offers more than 40 majors across the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, mathematics, performance, media and fine arts. Whatever you’re interested in, you’ll find a program that fits your goals and passions. You can also design your own interdisciplinary major or add a minor to customize your education.
A liberal arts education develops exactly what employers want: critical thinking, clear communication, problem-solving and the ability to adapt.
Adelphi arts and sciences graduates go on to successful careers in business, law, medicine, education, government, non-profits, and the arts. You’ll graduate with skills that transfer across industries — not just training for a single job.
Yes! Undergraduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences work directly with faculty mentors on real research and creative work—in labs, in the field and across disciplines.
Adelphi’s SPARK Center is dedicated to embedding research and creative work into every undergraduate’s academic experience. Through SPARK, you can apply for summer fellowships, receive funding to present at professional conferences, and get guidance on how to share your work.
You can present your findings at Adelphi’s annual Scholarship and Creative Works Conference or at national conferences.
- work with faculty
- present at conferences
- summer fellowships
Adelphi offers multiple pathways to earn your degrees faster, save on tuition and gain a competitive edge for professional school.
- 4+1 Accelerated programs let you earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in just five years. Options include computer science, math and the sciences.
- Scholar Teacher Education Program (STEP) is a five-year program for liberal arts students who want to teach. You’ll earn a bachelor’s in your major, plus a master’s degree and New York State teaching certification.
- Joint Degree and Early Assurance programs give high-achieving students conditional early admission to medical, dental, law or optometry school.
- Our Office of Pre-Professional Advising provides personalized guidance to help you navigate application strategy and exam preparation for
these competitive programs.
- 4+1 bachelor’s and master’s in 5 years
- 5-year teaching program
- early assurance
- joint degrees
All incoming Adelphi students are automatically considered for academic merit-based scholarships upon acceptance at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The College of Arts and Sciences also offers program-specific awards thanks to generous donors.
We will work with you to ensure you receive the most aid and scholarship consideration possible.
Yes. With New York City just a train ride away from our Garden City campus, and with our Manhattan Center at 529 Fifth Avenue, arts and sciences students have access to internships at museums, research labs, non-profit organizations, government agencies and corporate partners. Gain real-world experience, build your professional network and graduate Adelphi with a resume that stands out.
All liberal arts programs are open to international students. Several programs are STEM designated, which extends the Optional Practical Training (OPT) period. The International Services office provides support for international students from their initial orientation through graduation, and the College of Arts and Sciences sponsors a variety of activities to help international students feel welcome and at home.
Absolutely! The College of Arts and Sciences encourages study abroad opportunities to build global perspectives and experience culture, politics and the arts firsthand.
Students can also join faculty-led trips during January intersession, spring break, and summer. These short-term, for-credit courses let you study a special topic with Adelphi professors in a new cultural context.