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Utica, New York
Tradition. Opportunity. Transformation.

• Academic Programs (Click here to select your preferences)
  • Biochemistry
  • Construction Management
  • Economic Crime Investigation and Fraud Management
  • Geoscience
  • Human Rights Advocacy Program
  • Psychology - Child Life
• Student Support Services
• Financial Aid for International Students
• Location: Upstate New York

Utica College is a comprehensive college that offers the advantages of a large university, while providing students with the low faculty-to-student ratio and personal attention of a small college. A combination of liberal arts and professional studies gives students opportunities to gain broad-based exposure to major areas of knowledge, while developing career-specific skills designed to ensure success in the world's workforce.

International students choose Utica College for many reasons:

• The challenge of an excellent education
• Wide range of academic programs
• Expert faculty and supportive staff
• Programs and services specifically designed for international students
• The individual attention and safe environment of a small college
• Easy access to the cultural offerings of larger cities

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Academic Programs: Utica College offers a broad curriculum, with 37 undergraduate majors in three schools: arts and sciences; health professions and education; and business and justice studies. At the graduate level, Utica College features 18 degree programs and several certificate programs. The College places strong emphasis on internships, coops, and other experiential learning. There is also ample opportunity for students to conduct original research or to assist professors with their research.

Biochemistry: The biochemistry major at UC is modeled on a course of study recommended by the American Chemical Society. The core curriculum emphasizes the study of molecules and reactions of life processes. This major gives students a solid understanding of the fundamental building blocks of life, and prepares them for a fulfilling career in a field on the leading edge of human knowledge. It is intended for students who wish to study and work in a discipline at the interface of biology and chemistry.

Construction Management: Designed to prepare students for careers in the growing field of the management of construction projects, this major strikes a balance among technical, managerial, financial, and planning skills. Students will also learn the social and cultural dynamics of the construction industry, the qualities of ethical business practice and the principles of social responsibility. Mastering excellence in oral and written communications, construction and safety standards, and working with trade organizations will also be covered in this rigorous curriculum.

Economic Crime Investigation and Fraud Management: On a worldwide basis, there are relatively few individuals who have the skills to prevent, detect, or investigate economic crimes. This major is designed to prepare practitioners to understand this evolving societal and technological problem of business fraud and computer crimes. The curriculum combines accounting, management, computer science, and economics courses with criminal justice courses in economic crime investigation and law. Utica College also offers distance learning / online programs, as well as a masters program in economic crime management.

Geoscience: The geoscience major at UC integrates geology, oceanography, meteorology, astronomy, and environmental science, giving students a broad, interdisciplinary educational experience. Offered as either a bachelor of science or a bachelor of arts, the major is also appropriate for those who wish to teach secondary Earth Science. Geoscience draws heavily upon each of the subdisciplines noted, offering students the opportunity to develop a well-rounded understanding of the earth and its highly complex systems.

Human Rights Advocacy Program: Study contemporary human rights problems and the global response to these issues. The curriculum also explores human rights protection as an increasingly internationalized process, and its limitations on sovereignty. Relevant course work also covers the successes and failures of international and regional inter-governmental efforts to monitor, control and remedy abuse of sovereign power. Utica faculty provide in-field training and technical assistance to several NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations) in transitional democracies.

Psychology - Child Life: The major features an interdisciplinary approach, drawing from the fields of psychology, early childhood education, sociology and anthropology. Students gain knowledge of normal human development while working with healthy children in applied settings. Specialized course work focuses on human relations skills, the management of death-related concerns, designing an activities program, and the special characteristics of disabled and hospitalized young people. Many students take advantage of internships in hospitals or other health care facilities.

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The Center for Economic Crime and Justice Studies at Utica College

Student Support Services at Utica College:

• Academic Advising, including access to English as a Second Language (ESL) courses as needed
• Visa / Immigration Advising, as needed
• Residence Life Staff, to address any housing issues
• Study Abroad Office, to explore options beyond the campus
• Student Health Center, to promote optimum health and wellness
• Integrated Information Technology Services
• Career Services, to prepare students for life after Utica

Financial Aid for International Students: We know that financial aid is an important issue for international students who are applying to colleges and universities in the United States. Limited financial assistance is available for international students who are non-U.S. citizens. These grants, awarded on the basis of outstanding academic achievement, range from $2,000 - $12,000 per year and do not require a separate application. Private loans are available to students with either a U.S. citizen or permanent resident as a co-signer. Limited student worker positions are also available on campus.

The schedule of expenses (as it appears on the I-20 student visa) for the 2008-2009 academic year:

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Location: Upstate New York: The city of Utica is the socio-economic hub of the greater Utica-Rome metropolitan area (estimated population of 250,000), with industries such as technology, manufacturing, health care, education, insurance, tourism, finance and retail. Utica College's central location makes it convenient to travel to major cities such as New York City, Boston, Montreal, and Philadelphia. Distances from other regions:

• 90 miles west of Albany, the capital city of New York State
• 50 miles east of Syracuse
• 30 miles south of the Adirondack Mountains

Diversity is celebrated at Utica College and throughout the community. Utica is home to people of many ethnicities, and as a result, there are a variety of places of worship, ethnic restaurants, and social and cultural activities. Exposure to different cultures and customs creates a strong student body, and prepares students for success in the global marketplace.

We look forward to welcoming you to Utica College! To learn more, review all of our programs and select the ones that interest you. Then complete the inquiry form, and we will respond to you directly.