Undergraduate Overview

Our degrees at UB combine strong academics, hands-on learning and flexible pathways that help students reach a wide range of goals. What sets our program apart:

• Build a strong foundation through hands-on internship or study abroad opportunities
• Choose courses from many different academic departments
• Learn from active researchers and experts who are invested in undergraduate education
• Develop career ready writing, analytical and communication skills

• BA in Health and Human Services: Choose a specialized concentration and address the challenges individuals, families and communities face, including child development, mental health and aging. 
• BA in International Studies: Choose a regional and language focus and learn how to evaluate international politics, economics and culture through multiple disciplinary lenses. 
• BA in Legal Studies: Understand why laws exists, how it shapes society and how to change it for the better. Many graduates choose to attend law school, work in law enforcement or go graduate school.
• BA in Urban and Public Policy: Learn about policy creation on a local, regional and federal level and examine issues such as planning, transportation, housing, land use, development and urban inequality.
• Minor in Health and Human Services: Prepare for a wide variety of careers or graduate study in social services, health care, nonprofit work, counseling, education or public service. 
• Minor in Nonprofit Leadership: Ideal for students who wish to prepare for a career in the nonprofit space, public service or those who plan to pursue graduate study in the social sciences.
• Minor in Strategic Media Messaging: Compliment your major by developing critical skills in strategic storytelling and communication.