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Academic Programs in Demand

As a public university serving Connecticut, Eastern is committed to preparing students for successful careers in the state’s economy. Eastern’s liberal arts education prepares graduates for their first job after graduation, and also gives them the ability to adapt to the social, economic and technological changes taking place in 21st century life.  Eastern students possess the critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, ethics, communication skills and creativity they need to succeed in today’s professional environment. Check out some of our new and in-demand programs.

Majors

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Data Science

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Psychology

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Communication

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Health Sciences

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Criminology

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Business Administration

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Education

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New Minors

Concentrations

Teacher Certification

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Check out our online Master of Science degree in Special Education!

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Nicole Fuhrmann ’17
Voya Financial

Nicole Fuhrmann ’17

Nicole Fuhrmann is a Senior Network Security Engineer at Voya Financial. "Eastern’s cognitive neuroscience program taught me how to understand behavior from a biological perspective. Through the efforts of the admissions team, psychology department and Veteran’s Center, I had the resources I needed to succeed while being employed full time and serving in the U.S. Air Force."

Kristin Hambidge ’07
MedOptions

Kristin Hambidge ’07

Psychology major Kristin Hambidge is a psychologist at MedOptions and the University of Connecticut. “At Eastern, I completed an internship at a local psychiatric hospital, which was my first experience providing direct clinical services for those with mental health concerns. Eastern’s psychology faculty always made me feel welcome and supported in my academic and professional endeavors.”

Mariana Serrano '18
Infant/Early Childhood Specialist

Mariana Serrano '18

Health Science Major Mariana Serrano ’18 is director of diversity and social impact for The Connection, Inc. “The Health Sciences program has prepared me to work with a myriad of public health issues and provided me with the education and experience to support populations in need.”

Sinque Tavares ’17
Tia Russell Dance

Sinque Tavares ’17

Theatre major Sinque Tavares is a dance instructor at The Lab-Creative Space for the Arts. At Eastern, he concentrated in acting, directing and dance, and starred in several theatre productions. “My eyes have been opened to other dance forms — hip hop, jazz, modern, tap. Now I like to choreograph from different perspectives and incorporate different genres into the same dance.”

Timothy Bugden ’14
Hydrologic Modeling

Timothy Bugden ’14

Environmental Earth Science major Timothy Bugden earned his M.S. in hydrology at the University of Connecticut and works as a CAD draftsman at OneEarth Environmental. “Eastern was nothing short of extraordinary. I flourished under the instruction of exceptionally motivated professors and enjoyed the camaraderie of my fellow EES students. I shudder to think of the opportunities I would have missed had I not enrolled at Eastern.”

Hannah Beazoglou ’21
CVS Health

Hannah Beazoglou ’21

Business Administration major Hannah Beazoglou ’21 is in the General Management Development Program at CVS Health. “I have countless memories of my time at Eastern. The most impactful are the strong relationships that I’ve been able to develop with so many professors who supported me and encouraged me to take risks and showcase my academic ability.”