lead the way
You have never been more alive with possibility than at this point in your life.
It’s an electrifying mixture of feelings that find you equally inspired and overwhelmed, but ultimately, you know you’re ready for something more. That’s what we’re offering. An opportunity to discover your purpose and make a difference.
Nazareth is a place that has established experience with emerging changemakers who are continually seeking their moment to foster courageous, positive change. A Nazareth Changemaker education engages you with the realities of our times, developing in you the means to understand how challenges and opportunities can prepare you for something bigger, to make an impact. You’re ready to lead the way. Start here.
PREPARED FOR YOUR LIFE’S WORK
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Student clubs Division III athletic teams
Music ensembles (open to non-music majors, too)
Activities & events for students held last year alone
33 states, districts, or territories.
20 different nations.
Naz students come from all over the world to study in our learning community.
Average class size
Average student-tofaculty ratio
Undergraduate students
Graduate students of undergraduate students live on campus
Study abroad trips taken by the class of 2021
community engagement experiences including Alternative Breaks, internships, international experiences, research, volunteer opportunities, course-based engagement, and student employment that makes a difference.
Naz offers more than 1,000 community engagement opportunities annually.
96
of respondents report that they are either employed or continuing their education through grad school or other programs within six months of graduation.
100 empowered
All Naz students can participate in community engaged learning and 100% of those who do report that their experience increases their understanding of their own ability to positively impact their communities.
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more prepared
On average, each student in the class of 2021 completed four career experiences, including internships, community engaged learning, study abroad, research projects, or other hands-on learning opportunities. And employers notice!
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study abroad options, 34 countries
Including 27 semester-long options, 20 short-term, and 25 summer internships abroad, Naz offers 72 total study abroad program options in 34 countries.
Nazareth ranks among the country’s best institutions for undergraduate education.
Princeton Review’s Best 388 Colleges, 2023 Edition
A Best Value School and one of the Best Regional Universities (North).
U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges 2022–2023 Guide
job leads.
Using Handshake, our online career networking site, you can connect to leads for employment, internships, service jobs, post-grad study, and more.
Ranked nationally on the Higher Education College Ranking 2022, plus high marks for community engagement. Wall Street Journal/ Times
A best value college based on tuition fees, familiy borrowing, career earnings, and more. Money Magazine 2022
Shane Fuentes
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry MD Candidate
Biochemistry Major | Class of 2018
“A changemaker is someone who is taking courageous, audacious, and creative action to solve a social problem and contribute in a meaningful way to our society. Nazareth has prepared and equipped us to be the change that we need and the change that we desire to see in the world.”
The first in her family to graduate from college, Turner became an educator, social worker, and school administrator committed to the principles of restorative practice, diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is a champion of children and families and supervises education in New York State as a member of the Board of Regents.
“I traveled a bit of the world for internships, presenting research at national conferences, study abroad, and service trips all of which were things that I never imagined doing.”
The grandchild of migrants from Puerto Rico, Fuentes had no opportunities to take advanced courses at his high school. Nazareth faculty “went above and beyond to give me research opportunities, alumni connections, and countless hours of extra help.”
Fuentes went on to a top medical school — University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. While pursuing his medical degree, inspired by his Nazareth Fulbright teaching experience in Taiwan, he created a youth basketball skills program in the City of Rochester with a focus on healthy decision-making.
Ruth B. Turner, LCSW Regent, New York State Education Department Board of Regents
Social Work Major | Class of 1998
Meaghan de Chateauvieux President and CEO of Willow Domestic Violence Center
Psychology Major | Women’s Studies + Multicultural Studies | Class of 2003
“I come from a carpenter family. My dad has always been into building things. That’s what drives me solving problems that people haven’t been able to solve before.”
At first glance, becoming a social media entrepreneur seems like an unusual path for a trumpet-playing music major.
By Cicero’s senior year of college, online tools for creatives had proliferated. He learned GarageBand, recording and producing beats and selling them out of his dorm room.
After college, Cicero earned a master’s degree in advertising at Syracuse University and worked for a few startups in San Francisco. He built new social publishing and analytics tools for publishers and media companies. In 2014, he and partners bootstrapped Delmondo, a social media analytics company.
“At Naz I learned service above self, to think about how we can understand the world around us, how to think critically and really deeply about these questions, how we as individuals fit into that, and how we can make a difference.”
De Chateauvieux’s work combines her passion for equity and human rights with skills and perspective she gained at Nazareth.
Willow Domestic Violence Center serves more than 8,000 clients annually and reaches another 12,000 people through prevention education.
Nick Cicero Vice President for Strategy at Conviva Music
Major | Class of 2009
PATHS TO YOUR LIFE’S WORK
discover your
Make it yours
At Nazareth you have the freedom to customize your academic path with a number of undergraduate and graduate programs. Choose from more than 60 majors, 70 minors, or even combine them for specialized studies.
Plus gain access to more than 25 graduate programs. Our unique Flyer+ programs allow students the opportunity to combine both an undergrad and grad degree into one impressive package saving time and money.
Learn more about Flyer+: naz.edu
ArtDesign
DECLARE
Art Education
Art History
Design
Studio Art
Visual Communication
Design
Business Leadership
Accounting
Business Leadership
Business, Artificial Intelligence, & Innovation
Digital Marketing Strategy
Ethical Data Science
Finance
International & Global Studies
Marketing
Music/Business
Visual Communication
Design
Sports & Entertainment
Management
Education
Art Education
Inclusive Adolescence
Education (Grades 7–12)
Inclusive Early Childhood/ Childhood Education (Birth–Grade 6)
Music Education
Special Education
HealthHuman Services
Biomedical Sciences
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Communication
Sciences & Disorders (Speech Therapy)
Music Therapy
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Pre-Dental (4+4)
Pre-Med (3+4, 4+4)
Public Health
Social Work
Humanities
Chinese
English
French History
Italian
Modern Foreign Languages
Museums, Archives, & Public History
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Spanish
Theatre Performance
Chinese
French
Global Studies
Italian
Modern Foreign Languages
Spanish
Music
Dance Studies
Musical Theatre
Theatre Design & Technology
Theatre Arts
Music (B.A.)
Music/Business
Music Composition
Music Education
Music Performance
Music Therapy
SocialSciences
Sciences
Math
Biochemistry
Biology
Biomedical Sciences
Chemistry
Clinical Laboratory
Sciences
Environmental Science & Sustainability
Mathematics
Ethical Data Science
Pre-Dental (4+4)
Pre-Med (3+4, 4+4)
Public Health
Toxicology
Anthropology
Communication & Media
Political Science
Psychology
Social Science
Sociology
Interdisciplinary
American Studies
Community Youth
Development
Ethical Data Science
Global Sustainability
International & Global Studies
Law (3+3 Partnerships)
Legal Studies
Technology, Artificial
Intelligence, & Society
Women & Gender Studies
ArtDesign
Majors
Art Education
Art History
Design
Studio Art
Visual Communication Design
Art + Complementary Minors
Art History
Communication & Media
Digital Marketing
Digital Media & Design
Museums, Archives, & Public History
Studio Art
Theatre Arts
Theatre Design & Technology
Visual Communication Design
Flyer+ Program
Art Education, B.S./M.S.Ed.
Graduate Degrees
Art Education
Creative Arts Therapy —
Art Therapy
Creative Arts Therapy —
Music Therapy
Music Education (master’s degree and post-baccalaureate certificate)
Music Performance and Pedagogy
Music Therapy Equivalency Certificate
Art and design is a catalyst, challenging us to see the unseen and imagine the unimagined. Its influence can
architecture to engineering, communication to commerce, politics
At Nazareth, your studies in the visual arts will connect you to an invigorating community painters, illustrators, designers, printmakers, sculptors, and more. Here, you’ll be introduced to practicing professionals, craft a portfolio that advocates for your work and get first-hand experiences working with all aspects of what clients need. We’ll help you focus your ideas and make sure you’re ready to launch your own amazing creative career.
9 out of 10 employed or in grad school
Of our most recently surveyed art and design graduates whose first destination is known, more than 90% were employed or pursuing a graduate degree.
8:1 Student-to-faculty ratio
Intensely personalized mentoring and support from award-winning faculty artists who will help you develop your full potential.
Studio space + room to grow
Small class sizes at Naz mean you’ll have plenty of access to the studio spaces and creative tools you need to explore and push your creative vision.
Inspiration central Naz has two galleries on campus that host regionally and nationally acclaimed artists, and the arts and culture scene of Rochester is a vibe that continues to inspire. And, you’ll soon find that Naz students are bravely creative in a way that is contagious from our musical theatre students to our math majors.
Accredited + endorsed Our art and design programs are accredited by the National Association of Art and Design Schools.
Learn more: go.naz.edu/art
Business Leadership
Majors
Accounting
Business Leadership
Business, Artificial Intelligence, & Innovation
Digital Marketing Strategy
Ethical Data Science
Finance
International & Global Studies
Marketing
Music/Business
Sports & Entertainment
Management
Minors
Accounting
Analytics
Business, Artificial Intelligence, & Innovation
Business Leadership
Digital Marketing
Digital Media & Design
Economics
Entertainment &
Recording Industry
Ethics
Finance
Financial Planning
Global Studies
Marketing
Sports & Entertainment
Management
Graduate Degrees
Global Business & Leadership
Marketing Communications Leadership
People Analytics & Leadership (Master’s Degree or Advanced Certificates)
Certificates
People Analytics & Leadership
advanced certificates:
Strategic People Leadership
Strategic Talent Development & Coaching
People Analytics
INSPIRED, SKILLED, AND READY TO LEAD
97% of graduates are employed or in grad school
Of our most recently surveyed business graduates whose first destination is known, 97% were employed or pursuing a graduate degree.
The world of business is fastpaced and ever-changing. To succeed takes visionary thinking, informed perspectives, experience people can trust, and the courage to lead big ideas.
Prepared for business of the future Employers want graduates who are strategic thinkers with the ability to analyze business situations and identify trends. Our students develop keen analytical and communication skills that help organizations look to the future and adapt to the rapidly changing and complex world around us.
Internship access to more than 150 companies (and counting) At Nazareth, our programs are designed to connect you to the pulse of business today. With vital access to 150+ of today’s most innovative organizations and companies, our internship program is laser-focused on preparing you for the workforce of tomorrow.
Preparing inclusive leaders Inspired by Nazareth’s core commitment to doing good work for the good of our world, our programs prepare graduates to lead and advance organizations and companies that promote equity and positive change.
Learn more: go.naz.edu/business
Education
Majors
Art Education
Inclusive Adolescence Education (Grades 7–12)
Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education (Birth–Grade 6)
Music Education
Special Education
Flyer+ Program
Undergrad to Grad Program Pathway
Art Education, B.S./M.S.Ed.
Graduate Degrees
Art Education
Inclusive Early Childhood Education
Inclusive Childhood Education
Inclusive Adolescence Education
Adolescence Certification for Career Change Emphasizing Secondary Schools (ACCESS)
Childhood/Early Childhood Education for International Students
Literacy Specialist (master’s degree and post-master’s certificate)
Music Education (master’s degree and post-baccalaureate certificate)
TESOL
TESOL/Adolescence Education
Annotations:
Teaching Students with Severe or Multiple Disabilities
Extensions:
Bilingual Education (Online) Gifted Education
Specializations: Deafness
Interdisciplinary Specialty Program in Autism (I-SPAN) Rochester Scholars
BECOME A SPARK OF INSPIRATION FOR THE NEXT
Nazareth’s School of Education grads are in high demand because we have an extraordinary record for producing educators who are both passionate and highly effective equipped and experienced in igniting in children a lifelong love of learning.
More certifications = More options
With our “four + one year” program option (completing bachelor’s and master’s degrees in five years), you can earn initial certification in four years and then choose one of 13+ different paths for graduate studies or teaching. Nazareth is one of only two schools in New York State that offers this expansive grouping of certifications.
Classroom experience that differentiates you Our students have extensive student teaching experience with diverse learners in a variety of settings.
100% of graduates are employed or in grad school
Of our most recently surveyed education graduates whose first destination is known, 100% were employed or pursuing a graduate degree.
Quad certification
Earning your teaching degree at Nazareth leads to certification in four areas:
Early Childhood Education (Birth–Grade 2)
Teaching Students with Disabilities at the Early Childhood Level (Birth–Grade 2)
Childhood Education (Grades 1–6)
Teaching Students with Disabilities at the Childhood Level (Grades 1–6)
Special education
100% of inclusive adolescence education majors also receive certification in teaching students with disabilities (special education), making them more valuable in a competitive job market.
Accredited + endorsed Our education programs are accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation.
Learn more: go.naz.edu/education
Health Human Services
Majors
Biomedical Sciences
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Communication Sciences & Disorders (Speech Therapy)
Music Therapy
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Pre-Dental (4+4)
Pre-Med (3+4, 4+4)
Public Health
Social Work
Flyer+ Program
Undergrad to Grad Program Pathway
Social Work, B.S./M.S.W.
Minors
Cognitive Neuropsychology
Community Youth
Development
Developing Child & Families
Gerontology
Philosophy of Health & Science
Pre-Audiology
Pre-Dental
Pre-Med
Pre-Veterinary
Psychology
Social Welfare
Graduate Programs
Creative Arts Therapy
Art Therapy
Creative Arts Therapy
Music Therapy
Interdisciplinary Specialty Program in Autism (I-SPAN)
Music Therapy Equivalency
Certificate
Physical Therapy
Public Health
Social Work
Speech-Language Pathology
People who work in health and human service fields are driven by a unique gift a desire to serve others in a way that takes strength, skill, insight, and empathy. Whether you’re a social worker or a physical therapist, an occupational therapist or a nurse, you will have a special role in improving countless lives.
York Wellness and Rehabilitation Institute
Here, you’ll practice your skills in our on campus YWRI clinics. You’ll use state-of-theart tech and collaborate in care plan development with students and faculty from other health disciplines just like health care professionals do now to provide the best patient care.
Extensive practical experience
Real-life clinical experiences on campus and off, close mentorship with faculty and clinicians, interprofessional learning and collaboration, and intensive study of the human body through rare opportunities like cadaver dissection are just a few of the features that make Nazareth’s programs among the best.
99% of graduates are employed or in grad school
Of our most recently surveyed health and human services graduates whose first destination is known, 99% were employed or pursuing a graduate degree.
Golisano Training Center
The Golisano Training Center, new in 2019, houses a field house, courts, track, and other fitness facilities. In addition, the College has established a partnership with Special Olympics, allowing Nazareth to leverage both this facility and its strengths in health care and therapies in the development of Special Olympics athletes.
Accredited + endorsed
Our health and human services programs are accredited by CAAASHA, CCNE, ACOTE, AOTA, CAPTE, CSWE.
SocialSciences Humanities Interdisciplinary
Majors
American Studies* Anthropology* Communication & Media*
Community Youth Development*
English* International & Global Studies*
History*
Law (3+3 partnerships)
Legal Studies*
Museums, Archives, & Public History* Philosophy*
Political Science* Psychology*
Religious Studies*
Social Science
Sociology*
Women & Gender Studies*
Minors° Analytics
Asian Studies
Christian Studies
Cognitive
Neuropsychology
Gerontology
Interfaith Studies
Pre-law
Religion in Contemporary Culture
Sacred Texts
Social Research
9 out of 10 graduates are employed or in grad school
Of our most recently surveyed humanities and social sciences graduates whose first destination is known, more than 90% were employed or pursuing a graduate degree.
Graduate Programs
American Studies
Higher Education Student Affairs Administration (HESAA)
Studying humanities and social sciences at Nazareth is all about what it means to be human. To be a student of the world, for life. To learn how to adapt, question, think deeply, and live deliberately. To spark a lifelong curiosity, expand your perspective of the forces that shape our world not just for the sake of argument, but for the sake of inspiring meaningful change.
Customizable
At Nazareth, our range of major and minor options is as wide and broad as you’d expect from a big university, but your experience is as individual as you are.
Here you can double major, add a minor, or enroll in a Flyer+ Pathway program for a smooth, streamlined path directly into a master’s program.
* Minors also available. ° Combine any major and minor regardless of academic area.
Relevant
These programs strengthen the very skills employers seek most: critical thinking, communication, cross-cultural appreciation, collaboration, and problem solving.
Experience that differentiates you
Our Center for Life’s Work helps to ensure our students have the best chance of success as they explore pathways in work and learning. Plus, at Nazareth we make things easier with a SPARK grant that award up to $4,000 towards internships or research abroad so you can gain experience while also exploring new places.
Learn more: go.naz.edu/humanities
Languages International
Majors
Chinese*
French*
International & Global Studies*
Italian*
Modern Foreign Languages
Spanish*
Minors° Asian Studies
German
* Minors also available.
° Combine any major and minor regardless of academic area.
UNLOCK THE MEANING OF NEW LANGUAGES AND NEW ADVENTURES
93% of graduates are employed or in grad school
Of our most recently surveyed languages and international studies graduates whose first destination is known, 93% were employed or pursuing a graduate degree.
Nazareth understands the power of learning through immersion in other cultures. We offer some of the broadest language and international studies programs you’ll find anywhere.
Recognized
For decades, dozens of students and faculty here have been honored with scholarships from the Fulbright Program, America’s flagship international education exchange. Our students have also been selected to attend the Clinton Global Initiative University, the Clinton Foundation’s international student conference addressing pressing global challenges.
Study abroad opportunities early and often Naz students travel abroad earlier and more often than at other schools. In fact, our students study abroad at 13 times the national average, and our SPARK grant (unique to Nazareth) provides up to $1,500 per eligible student to help make the dream of studying abroad possible.
Nazareth has study abroad immersion options in multiple countries, including short-term experiences, semester-long programs, and summer internships abroad. You’ll also have the opportunity for hands-on experiences through Nazareth internships locally and abroad, as well as servicelearning projects working with local communities.
Language houses
Our three language houses offer dedicated residential living and learning spaces where students can live, learn, and socialize in the language they’re studying.
Learn more: go.naz.edu/international
Music
100% graduates are employed or in grad school
Of our most recently surveyed music graduates whose first destination is known, 100% were employed or pursuing a graduate degree.
Connected to the community
Our School of Music maintains strong relationships with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Eastman School of Music, Rochester Lyric Opera, Rochester Fringe Festival, Rochester area public schools, and area arts organizations to provide numerous opportunities for you to perform, teach, and engage with the community.
Vibrant music scene
Nazareth lives in the heart of a region where the music simply never stops. Rochesterians love live music, and it shows. From the Rochester Philharmonic to the newest sounds, glittering music halls to dark and stormy jazz clubs, there are songs of every kind emanating from this place night and day.
Glazer Music Performance Center
Every detail of the new space is designed for an optimal acoustic experience. The new Glazer Music Performance Center adds to Nazareth’s suite of professional quality performance spaces and features:
• 550 seats in a graded layout for optimal stage view.
• An acoustically engineered venue that allows the audience and performers to experience the rich nuances of each instrument on stage.
• A stage that can accommodate large voice and instrumental groups while still providing an intimate audience experience.
Sciences Math
FIND THE SUM OF WHAT CAN SPUR INNOVATION
Majors
Biochemistry
Biology*
Biomedical Sciences
Chemistry*
Clinical Laboratory
Sciences*
Environmental Science and Sustainability
Mathematics*
Pre-Dental (4+4)
Pre-Med (3+4, 4+4)
Public Health*
Toxicology*
Minors°
Analytics
Bioethics
Environmental Science Global Sustainability
Honors Program
Pre-Dental
Pre-Med
Pre-Veterinary
* Minors also available.
° Combine any major and minor regardless of academic area.
Hands-on opportunities to explore hypotheses, test limits, and discover solutions are at the heart of a Nazareth math and science education.
Early research opportunities
As early as your first year and throughout your time at Nazareth, you’ll engage in research that has real impact.
94% of graduates are employed or in grad school
Of our most recently surveyed math and science graduates whose first destination is known, 94% were employed or pursuing a graduate degree.
You will deepen your subject area knowledge, develop cutting-edge research skills and habits, and excel in communicating and presenting your findings a foundation of skills mathematicians and scientists need and employers and graduate schools demand. Peckham Hall
Intentionally designed to promote research and collaborative problem solving, our labs and learning spaces are among the best and most modern in the region.
Guiding you closely in all our disciplines are professors — not teaching assistants — who know you well, push you to achieve, and connect you to opportunities for continued growth through employment or graduate studies.
Theatre Performance
Majors° Dance Studies*
Musical Theatre*
Theatre Design and Theatre Arts*
* Minors also available.
° Combine any major and minor regardless of academic area.
9 out of 10 graduates are employed or in grad school
If you’re an aspiring performer, our curriculum will raise the curtain on your dreams. Whether you are a theatre or dance student at Nazareth, you’ll audition for main stage productions beginning your first year and collaborate in producing musicals, dramas, comedies, classics, and dance performances.
All things theatre
You’ll have opportunities to bring your passion for theatre to life in every way. We offer hands-on training in many aspects of production, such
Of our most recently surveyed theatre and performance graduates whose first destination is known, more than 88% were employed or pursuing a graduate degree as the industry continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Expanded facilities and access
Recently, we renovated our expansive Callahan Theatre with Broadway-worthy technology from a fly system to a sprung floor to transform it into one of the finest on-campus performing arts venues in the country. The Tony Award-winning Garth Fagan has even made a home for his dance company right here on campus.
Exclusive connections
Transformative faculty-student mentoring, small class sizes, workshops with visiting artists, and exclusive connections with theatres, production companies, and renowned professionals make our programs among the most personalized and effective. NOT A DRAMATIZATION: YOU WILL THRIVE IN THIS WILDLY THEATRICAL CAMPUS AND CITY
go.naz.edu/theatre
We welcome students who are on the path to discovering their life’s work and who are open to the journey. Our Open Path program helps you study yourself more closely, understand your strengths and your values, and take stock of your interests. Our approach is a program of experiences designed to support you as you explore majors and careers, chart your individualized academic program, and make insightful connections with professionals, faculty members, and other students like you. The courses you choose, the guidance you get, the internships you land, and the alumni and professional connections you make they all support your academic progress and help direct you to your life’s work.
Learn more: go.naz.edu/undeclared
Interdisciplinary Build Your Own
Nazareth’s 60+ majors, 70+ minors, and 25+ grad programs enable great combinations to customize your education and enhance your marketability. Business management major and marketing minor, for example. Music therapy major and neuropsychology minor.
Public health major and analytics minor. Or choose a minor of special interest, such as toxicology, a foreign language, or music.
Interdisciplinary majors
Represent unique to Nazareth curriculum and courses of study meant to combine areas of interest for rewarding career paths.
American Studies
Community Youth Development
Ethical Data Science
Global Sustainability
International & Global Studies
Law (3+3 Partnerships)
Legal Studies
Technology, Artificial Intelligence, & Society
Women & Gender Studies
Career skills employers seek
Adaptability
Collaboration
Communication
Critical Thinking
Leadership
Problem Solving
Technical Literacy
The Nazareth approach Hands-on learning and lots of it.
We believe Nothing underscores classroom learning better than real-world experiences that allow you to think on your feet, apply what you’ve learned, and build skills and confidence.
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