21 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

Examine human interaction from a local, national and global perspectives to better understand the impact of social influence on others. Develop and test theories using quantitative and qualitative methods to predict and understand how patterns of relationships and culture work in the Sociology program of University at Albany.

Learn about the economic and social problems facing workers, consumers, businesses, and governments with the Economics program of University at Albany.

Learn Chinese language alongside a broad education in the culture and history of China at the University at Albany. Historical and modern perspectives are both emphasized in courses within the Chinese Studies major and will combine to give you a nuanced, comprehensive picture of China.

Learn how governments, political organizations, individuals, and nations act to create and realize public values and goals with the Political Science program of University at Albany. You’ll prepare for responsible and effective citizenship, political participation, and advanced academic or professional studies.

The Globalization Studies program of University at Albany is one of the newest programs of study and is an interdisciplinary major designed to help students function more effectively in the rapidly changing world of the 21st century. 

Learn the language spoken by more than 520 million people worldwide in the Spanish program of University at Albany.

Are you ready to make a difference? Perhaps you'd like to counsel children with behavioral difficulties or work with seniors, run a homeless shelter or treat addictions, promote workplace diversity or change social welfare policy - all to help people function at their best in society. That would make you an ideal social major for the Social Welfare program of University at Albany.

Study the history and evolution of people from diverse cultures with the Anthropology program of University at Albany. Our curriculum will provide you with analytical and observational skills to begin a career in anthropology or to pursue professional opportunities in fields like medicine, business, law, education, journalism, human resources, and public policy.

In the cross-disciplinary Latin American, Caribbean, and U.S. Latino Studies program of University at Albany, you’ll develop an advanced understanding and transnational appreciation of the evolving social, economic, political, and geographic histories of the Latin American experience in a vibrant, student-centered learning community.

Learn about the histories, cultures and concerns of people of African descent throughout the world with the Africana Studies program of University at Albany.

To support the well-being of individuals and communities, you need to understand the psychological, social, cultural, and biological aspects of Human Development and learning across the life span with the University at Albany.

Study the Japanese language while learning about the history, literature, politics and religion with the Japanese Studies programe from University at Albany.

Develop the oral, written and analytical skills needed to improve communication practices central to all industries with the Communication programme from University at Albany. 

Develop your capabilities in the application of economic and econometric methods with the Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Economics and Data Analysis program at the University at Albany.

Deepen your understanding of major civic issues and explore different ways you can help solve social problems by developing creative public policy solutions and improving management with the Public Policy and Management program of University at Albany.

The Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies program of University at Albany enables you to develop informed perspectives on the complex relationships between gender, sexuality, race, and class in America and around the world.

Find answers to the “why” of human behavior in the Psychology program of University at Albany. The curriculum will prepare you for graduate study or a career in human services or counseling.

Learn how geology, natural resources, weather, waterways, and ecosystems have impacted and been impacted by human settlement and urbanization, agriculture, immigration, mass transportation, man-made disasters, and global cultures and economies with the Geography program of University at Albany.

The bachelor’s in Business Economics program at the University at Albany gives you substantial knowledge of economics relevant for careers in business.

Become an Expert in East Asian Language, Culture and History with this bachelor degree in East Asian Studies offered at University at Albany.