Regis College | School of Arts and Sciences 2020-2021

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SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Weston, Massachusetts


ARTS AND SCIENCES PROGRAMS

A school where future creators, educators, and problem-solvers of the world learn to make an impact. The School of Arts and Sciences at Regis provides students with a strong foundation in the liberal arts by blending theory with practical experience. Students work closely with their professors to develop the creative abilities, communication styles, and problem-solving skills needed to become thoughtful practitioners and leaders in their fields.

Biology

Cybersecurity

Biology majors study living organisms, working

Students in the cybersecurity major learn about the

closely with professors to better understand the

social, psychological, ethical, and legal policies and

science of life. Through independent research, lab

requirements within the field of information assurance.

work, and internships, Regis students have studied

Using hands-on case studies to understand the various

everything from bacteria in the Charles River to

dimensions of cybersecurity, our students design their

genetic markers in our zebrafish laboratory. Biology

own software systems. With statistics demonstrating

students engage in a broad range of rigorous STEM-

significant data breaches from malicious hackers

focused academic experiences and are well prepared

impacting businesses across the United States, the

to work in fields such as allied health, biotechnology,

cybersecurity field continues to rapidly expand, with

dentistry, pharmaceuticals, and teaching.

graduates finding jobs in a variety of industries.

Biomedical Engineering

Education

Biomedical engineering majors study, analyze, and

Recognized by Massachusetts Department of

develop biomedical devices that drastically improve

Elementary and Secondary Education for being well

the quality of a patient’s life. In this patient-focused

developed, intentionally designed, and impeccably

program, Regis students learn how to integrate

delivered, Regis’ education programs combine a solid

engineering with biomedical sciences to have a direct

liberal arts foundation with a teacher licensure in early

impact on patient treatment and care. They also

childhood education, elementary school education,

learn the business behind the profession of designing

and secondary education.

devices. Graduates find work in a rapidly growing profession, at health care industries, hospitals, and

English

academic research institutes.

English majors develop skills in critical thinking,

Criminal Justice

learning to read with insight and objectivity, and to write with clarity and precision. Classes provide

Criminal justice majors at Regis strengthen their ability

students opportunities to engage with Boston-based

to be active citizens in society through the study of

authors, and to publish in the student-run literary arts

law, government, and justice in a program rooted in

journal Hemetera. Before graduation, students choose

social justice and conflict-resolution. Students explore

an internship or a student teaching placement,

the foundations of criminal law and hold internships to

gaining real-world experience and relevant

learn more about their chosen profession. Graduates

credentials. Clear thought and expression are desired

go on to work in fields such as public administration,

in all sectors of the economy, especially within the

law enforcement, and human services.

arts, entertainment, and education, but also across non-profit and for-profit businesses more generally.


97%

STUDENTS EMPLOYED OR ENROLLED IN GRADUATE SCHOOL SIX MONTHS AFTER GRADUATION

100%

The Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities major has fostered a home for my passions that do not simply fit into one single category. It has provided me the opportunity to thrive not only as a student but as a person of this world.

OF STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN INTERNSHIPS OR FIELDWORK

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Environmental Sustainability Students in the environmental sustainability major learn to recognize and analyze complex relationships among social, human, health, and environmental systems. Using a systems-based approach, students study the ways in which environmental issues touch all aspects of our lives, from population shifts and climate change, to human security and public health. With the “green economy” a growing area of employment, graduates of the program can find jobs in local/state government, the non-profit environmental sector, or in industries working to lessen their impact on the environment.

Interdisciplinary Studies in the Humanities The interdisciplinary humanities program allows students to develop a focused, self-directed course of study reflecting their career interests. Rooted in key transferrable skills desired by employers, including creative problem-solving and cultural awareness, students take a core set of courses before focusing on an area of the humanities most relevant to their interests. Focus areas include politics and global studies, creative and performing arts, and the growing area of medical humanities. Graduates from

Major: Interdisciplinary Studies in the Humanities

this major are prepared to work in museums, schools, arts organizations, government, or business.

Undecided Students who have not yet chosen a major may opt to explore different academic areas during their first two years and declare a major at the end of their sophomore year. Students have the option to double major, complete a minor, or individually design their own major.

MINORS

› Art › Biology › Biomedical Engineering › Cybersecurity › English › History, World Languages, and Cultural Heritage

› International Relations › Laboratory Operations Management › Mathematics › Music › Political Science › Religious Studies › Spanish › Theater › Women’s and Gender Studies › Writing


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235 Wellesley Street Weston, MA 02493-1572 USA 1.866.438.7344 (phone) 781.768.7071 (fax) admission@regiscollege.edu

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