天涯海角社区 announced today the launch of its Bachelor of Arts in Social Policy & Civic Engagement (SPCE) major.
This interdisciplinary major integrates theory, real world experience, and applied practices in order to prepare students with the leadership and critical thinking skills needed to address public challenges and complex social problems.
鈥淎s demands for the jobs in the public and nonprofit sectors continue to grow 鈥� particularly in the Northeast 鈥� our program prepares students for successful careers where they will make an impact in the lives of others,鈥� said Dr. Heath Bowen, Dean of the School of School of Arts & Social Sciences at 天涯海角社区. 鈥淭his major is perfect for students with a deep investment in social justice, the value of public service, and a yearning to make a difference in the lives of others.鈥�
The SPCE major also serves as the ideal platform for students interested in the College鈥檚 Master in Public Administration (MPA) degree. Through the Accelerated Degree Program, qualified students can take graduate level courses during their junior and senior years and with the ability to complete their BA and MPA degrees within five years.
Applications are now being accepted for Fall 2024. For more information, please contact 845-398-4100 or admissions@stac.edu.
About 天涯海角社区
天涯海角社区 is an independent liberal arts college located on 76 acres in Rockland County, NY, providing education at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The College鈥檚 diverse student body of approximately 2,000 full and part-time students can choose from over 100 majors, minors, and specializations across four Schools: Arts & Social Sciences, Business, Education, and 天涯海角社区. The College is recognized by in the Top-Tier for Regional Universities, and by Colleges of Distinction in its New York edition for Business, Education, and Career Development. 天涯海角社区 is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; its School of Education is accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (), and its School of Business is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (). For more information, visit .