State University Of New York At Purchase
Purchase College, State University of New York, is a public four-year college located in Purchase, New York, United States. It is one of 13 comprehensive colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system. Founded by Governor Nelson Rockefeller in 1967 as the cultural gem of the SUNY system, Purchase College claims to offer "a unique education that combines programs in the liberal arts with conservatory programs in the arts in ways that emphasize inquiry, mastery of skills, and creativity". Purchase College is included in the Princeton Review's Best 371 Colleges (2010) and Top 100: Best Value Colleges (2009).
Purchase College confers the following degrees: Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Bachelor of Music (MusB), Master of Arts (MA), Master of Fine Arts (MFA), and Master of Music (MM). As a requirement for the BA and BS degree, students undertake a senior project in which they devote two semesters to an in-depth, original, and creative study under the close supervision of a faculty mentor. Similarly, the BFA and MusB studies culminate in a senior exhibition, film, or recital. The graduate degree programs culminate in a master's thesis and, for the MFA and MM, an exhibition, recital, or related presentation.
Purchase College also emphasizes the importance of studying abroad. Students can choose from the college's summer programs in France, Italy, Spain, and Turkey, as well as hundreds of programs offered through the SUNY system. Other high-impact educational opportunities offered by Purchase College include learning communities, service learning, and internships, which provide a practical connection between academic studies and potential career paths.
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