At the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) you’ll find over 40 advanced degree options with R1 status, such as our internationally recognized physics, creative writing and speech language pathology programs; immersive forensic science, audiology and marriage and family therapy programs; and interdisciplinary programs including biotechnology and applied statistics.

We’re excited that you’re considering an A&S program. Below, learn more about our programs and learn how you can take your next steps at Syracuse. We look forward to connecting with you.

Supporting You and Your Studies

No matter your program of study, you’ll have hands-on learning opportunities, professional and career development activities, financial and academic support, and a community that will propel you during your graduate studies and ultimately give you an advantage in the job market.

Hands-On Learning Opportunities

Hands-on experience directly translates to career success. While enrolled at A&S, you’ll go beyond the classroom and become an active participant in your field of work. For example:

• Forensic science students master innovative technologies, from DNA sequencing and mass spectrometry to digital forensics and crime scene investigation.
• Biotechnology students conduct translational research with genetic engineering technologies and advanced instrumentation. Some receive additional, interdisciplinary training in business through the specialized BioBusiness track.
• Marriage and family therapy students gain extensive clinical hours, while speech-language pathology and audiology students work in our on-campus clinic and with off-campus clinics using specialized diagnostic equipment.

Visit our academic department websites to read about special projects and learning opportunities in your field of interest.

Professional and Career Development Opportunities

The Graduate School Professional and Career Development Office will support you at every stage throughout your graduate career, offering comprehensive workshops, hands-on labs and individual appointments.

• Career Exploration and Planning
• Future Professoriate Program
• Research Communication Digital Badge
• Three Minute Thesis Competition

Many of our programs are accredited and prepare students for field-specific credentials. With our degrees, you’ll signal to employers that you’re ready for immediate employment. For example:

• Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Therapy Education (COAMFTE) accreditation for marriage and family therapy program
• Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) accreditation for speech-language pathology and audiology programs
• Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC) accreditation forensic science advanced laboratory program
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) for speech-language pathology and audiology graduates
• New York State licensure for speech-language pathology students and audiology graduates
• New York State Teacher of Students with Speech-Language Disabilities (TSSLD) certification for speech-language pathology graduates
• Visit our academic department websites for more details about accreditation and credentialing

Financial Support

From scholarships and awards to financial tools and resources, staff in our Office of Financial Aid and Office of Financial Literacy will work make graduate school affordable and empower you to make strategic financial decisions and plans.

• Awards and Funding Opportunities
• Office of Financial Literacy
• Forever Orange Scholarship for Syracuse University undergraduate students who wish to continue their education as a graduate student at Syracuse

Academic Support

Both undergraduate and graduate students enjoy free access to professional writing consultants. This is particularly helpful for students who are drafting and editing research papers, reports and dissertations.

• Writing Center
• Graduate Editing Center

Social and Cultural Environment

When you become a graduate student at Syracuse, you become part of the Orange family. Find peers, friends and colleagues through our graduate student organizations and Intercultural Collective.

• Graduate Student Groups
• Center for International Services
• Disability Cultural Center
• LGBTQ+ Resource Center

Contact Us

Submit this form to share your information with us. You can also reach out to the appropriate person below for additional assistance.

Unsure of who to contact? Can’t find the answer to your question? Connect with Kim Fudge, Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment. Kim serves as a liaison between prospective students and our academic departments.