Where is Purchase College, SUNY?

Purchase College, SUNY, a public liberal arts college, is distinguished by its conservatory-style programs in the arts, complemented by strong liberal arts and sciences offerings, fostering creativity for its 4,000 students.

• Acting: Performance techniques, voice, and movement.
• Art History: Modern and contemporary art, curatorial studies.
• Arts Management: Nonprofit management, fundraising, and cultural policy.
• Biology: Evolutionary biology, ecology, and neuroscience.
• Business: Entrepreneurship, finance, and media business.
• Chemistry: Organic chemistry, biochemistry, and environmental.
• Classical Voice Performance: Opera, art song, and diction.
• Creative Writing: Poetry, fiction, and screenwriting.
• Dance: Ballet, modern, and choreography.
• Design/Technology: Scenic design, lighting, and costume.
• Drama: Playwriting, directing, and theatre history.
• Economics: Microeconomics, macroeconomics, and behavioral economics.
• Environmental Studies: Sustainability, urban ecology, and policy.
• Film: Screenwriting, directing, and production.
• History: U.S. history, global history, and cultural history.
• Jazz Studies: Improvisation, composition, and ensemble.
• Journalism: Investigative reporting, multimedia, and ethics.
• Liberal Studies: Interdisciplinary humanities and social sciences.
• Mathematics and Philosophy: Logic, set theory, and philosophy of math.
• Music: Classical performance, composition, and theory.
• Philosophy: Analytic philosophy, ethics, and aesthetics.
• Physics: Astrophysics, quantum physics, and relativity.
• Playwriting and Poetry: Dramatic writing and literary forms.
• Political Science: American politics, international relations, and theory.
• Psychology: Cognitive science, developmental, and social psychology.
• Screenwriting: Narrative structure, adaptation, and TV writing.
• Sociology: Media sociology, culture, and inequality.
• Sound Recording Technology: Audio engineering, mixing, and production.
• Theatre Design and Technology: Lighting design, sound design, and props.
• Visual Arts: Painting, sculpture, photography, and printmaking.
• Voice and Opera: Vocal pedagogy, repertoire, and performance.

Graduate programs include MFA in visual arts and playwriting. The performing arts center hosts professional productions. Courses integrate arts with liberal studies, promoting innovation. Internships and exhibitions provide professional exposure. This artistic hub nurtures visionaries in creative industries.