  {"id":717852,"date":"2026-09-02T08:33:36","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T12:33:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/?p=717852"},"modified":"2026-09-04T13:49:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T17:49:20","slug":"11-new-urochester-academic-programs-to-know-about-717852","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/11-new-urochester-academic-programs-to-know-about-717852\/","title":{"rendered":"11 new URochester academic programs to know about"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All corners of the URochester have created new and forthcoming programs for students to learn, discover, heal, and create.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1152,"featured_media":718012,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[3286,18632,5296,16072,18432,10026,10406,12692],"class_list":["post-717852","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-campus-community","tag-eastman-school-of-music","tag-hajim-school-of-engineering-and-applied-sciences","tag-laboratory-for-laser-energetics","tag-school-of-arts-and-sciences","tag-school-of-medicine-and-dentistry","tag-school-of-nursing","tag-simon-business-school","tag-warner-school-of-education"],"acf":{"external":"","hide_featured_image":false,"related":"show_related","style":[713332,701192,699592],"content_modules":[{"acf_fc_layout":"table_of_contents","anchor_id":"","css_classes":"pt-0","title":"<h2>All corners of the University have created new and forthcoming programs for students to learn, discover, heal, and create.<\/h2>","content":"Every day, discoveries change how disease is understood, diagnosed, and treated. New technologies revolutionize how problems are researched and solved. Artificial intelligence is an increasingly ubiquitous force transforming all aspects of human life.\r\n\r\nAs the world changes, so does what students need to learn. That\u2019s why the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/\">糖心传媒<\/a> has added to its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/academics\/programs.html\">200-plus programs of study<\/a> with new offerings that build on existing strengths and respond to emerging fields, evolving industries, and societal needs.\r\n\r\nHere are 11 programs debuting at URochester.","bg_color":"#ffffff","layout":"standard_width","image":"","call_to_action":"","aceppted_headings":["h3"],"ignored_headings":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","anchor":"","css_class":"pt-0","title":"","content":"<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-717962\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-01-20_Anthem_video_1195.jpg\" alt=\"Two students have a discussion in the library. \" width=\"2000\" height=\"1200\" \/>\r\n<p id=\"mag\" class=\"u-text-overline\">Out-of-body experience<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3><strong>BA in Medical Anthropology<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nSince pioneering the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.urmc.rochester.edu\/medical-humanities\/about-us\/biopsychosocial-model\">biopsychosocial model<\/a> in medicine nearly half a century ago, URochester has shown that rarely is a person\u2019s health <em>only <\/em>a matter of what\u2019s happening inside their body. Medical anthropologists provide that broader view by examining how culture, politics, and social conditions shape how people experience illness as well as how they perceive and access care. The new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sas.rochester.edu\/ant\/undergraduate\/major.html\">BA in medical anthropology<\/a> will train URochester students to use that lens to understand and analyze the complexities of human health and healthcare. When completed, students will have the critical skills and knowledge to pursue graduate studies in medicine and health-related fields as well as careers in public policy, social work, and administration.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 50%;\" \/>\r\n<p id=\"mag\" class=\"u-text-overline\">Something to bear in mind<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3><strong>MS in Psychological Science<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nAccording to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/life-physical-and-social-science\/psychologists.htm#tab-6\">US Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a>, it\u2019s a great time to consider becoming a psychologist or psychological scientist\u2014career paths that are expected to grow at a faster-than-average rate over the next 10 years. URochester\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sas.rochester.edu\/psy\/graduate\/psychological-science.html\">MS in psychological science<\/a> offers students a hard-to-match experience to prepare them for science-oriented PhD programs in psychology or related fields. In a program focused on producing and disseminating high-level research, students can immerse themselves in scientific activities with mentors and instructors who are at the top of their fields.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 50%;\" \/>\r\n<p id=\"mag\" class=\"u-text-overline\">fast-track passion<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3><strong>4+1 Master\u2019s Program (BA\/BS + MS)<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-717972\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2025-09-10_BrandMarketing_C-5502.jpg\" alt=\"A professor writes on the chalkboard while students take notes. \" width=\"2000\" height=\"1200\" \/>\r\n\r\nWant to earn a URochester bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s degree in just five years? If you\u2019re an undergraduate in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sas.rochester.edu\/\">School of Arts &amp; Sciences<\/a>, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.warner.rochester.edu\/degree\/undergraduate\/four-plus-one\">4+1 Master\u2019s Program<\/a> at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.warner.rochester.edu\/\">Warner School of Education &amp; Human Development<\/a>. The new program was designed exclusively for the school\u2019s students who are seeking a streamlined, cost-effective route to a career in education or human development. Warner School Dean <a href=\"https:\/\/www.warner.rochester.edu\/directory\/melissa-sturge-apple\">Melissa Sturge-Apple \u201992<\/a> took a similar path as a student, which led to work as a school counselor early in her career. Sturge-Apple says, \u201cThat experience is one of many reasons I am thrilled that Warner is now offering this dedicated 4+1 program, which will empower students to pursue their passions with purpose.\u201d\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 50%;\" \/>\r\n<p id=\"mag\" class=\"u-text-overline\">certified real intelligence<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3><strong>Advanced Certificate in AI for Educators<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nGenerative AI isn\u2019t going to replace teachers for the same reason calculators didn\u2019t put an end to math class. But like any powerful tool, its value depends on knowing how\u2014and when\u2014 to use it. That\u2019s exactly why the Warner School launched the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.warner.rochester.edu\/degree\/AI-for-educators?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=Advanced%20Certificate%20in%20Artificial%20Intelligence%20for%20Educators&amp;utm_campaign=StudentNewsMarch26\">advanced certificate in artificial intelligence for educators<\/a>. The 10-credit graduate program is designed to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/how-to-use-ai-in-teaching-and-learning-707122\/\">empower educators and students<\/a> by teaching them how to use AI as critical and effective users. Bonus: The certificate was also built to complement existing Warner programs, meaning you may be able to add this credential with only a few additional credits.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 50%;\" \/>\r\n<p id=\"mag\" class=\"u-text-overline\">Two turntables and a new degree<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3><strong>BM in Music Creation and Technology<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-717902 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-04-29_Zhiyao_Duan_2374.jpg\" alt=\"Cynthia Lu and Zhiyao Duan work with a new violin sound synthesis system.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1200\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esm.rochester.edu\/directory\/desantis-dennis\/\">Dennis DeSantis \u201905E (DMA)<\/a>, an associate professor of music and technology, wants to bring a new kind of student to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esm.rochester.edu\/\">Eastman School of Music<\/a>: individuals who prefer to express themselves musically through technology. So, if your instrument of choice is a laptop or a modular synthesizer, you\u2019ll want to apply for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esm.rochester.edu\/go\/soundarts\/music-technology\/\">BM in music creation and technology<\/a> program. Starting in fall 2027, the hands-on program will invite students to explore how music is imagined, built, and experienced in the rapidly evolving technological landscape through opportunities to create original electronic music and sound art, using a range of tools and approaches.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 50%;\" \/>\r\n<p id=\"mag\" class=\"u-text-overline\">let\u2019s talk business<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3><strong>MS in Management<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-717932\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2020-02-27_Daniela_Figoli_304.jpg\" alt=\"Daniela Figoli, an MBA student at Simon Business School, is photographed during Assistant Professor Takeaki Sunada's class.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1200\" \/>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/simon.rochester.edu\/\">Simon Business School<\/a> has created a program specifically for students without a business background. The new <a href=\"https:\/\/simon.rochester.edu\/programs\/full-time-ms-in-management\">MS in management<\/a> is designed for students looking to build that foundational business knowledge. The one-year, cohort-based program provides a comprehensive understanding of core business principles by covering key areas such as finance, accounting, operations, managerial economics, AI, and business communication. You\u2019ll graduate with versatile skills that help you adapt and lead\u2014and even prepare you to circle back to earn an MBA.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 50%;\" \/>\r\n<p id=\"mag\" class=\"u-text-overline\">work smarter<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3><strong>Online Graduate Certificate in AI in Business<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nFor the professionals looking to sharpen their business acumen, the Simon School also offers an <a href=\"https:\/\/simon.rochester.edu\/programs\/non-degree-programs\/online-graduate-certificate-in-ai-in-business\">online graduate certificate in artificial intelligence in business<\/a>. Through three faculty-led, online courses, participants will learn the hands-on skills and strategic fluency to apply generative AI to their workflows immediately. Everyone takes the Introduction to AI in Business course. From there, you\u2019ll choose one of three pathways\u2014AI strategy and decision-making, Python and applied AI, or generative AI using Python\u2014to get the learning experience that best fits your career plans.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 50%;\" \/>\r\n<p id=\"mag\" class=\"u-text-overline\">Classic no-pressure, high-pressure opportunity<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3><strong>Advanced Certificate in High Energy Density Science<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-717952\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2023-09-05_Conesus_computer_0275.jpg\" alt=\"Katarina Nichols (L),\u00a0a Ph.D. student in the High-Energy-Density Physics Theory Group and Duc Cao, a scientist with the Integrated Modeling Group Researchers at UR's Laboratory for Laser Energetics. \" width=\"2000\" height=\"1200\" \/>\r\n\r\nDesigned for students from a range of academic backgrounds looking to expand their knowledge in an emerging field, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/me\/graduate\/certificate\/program-details.html\">advanced certificate in high-energy-density science<\/a> (HEDS) is a \u201cfirst-of-its-kind program,\u201d says Cody Phillips, the graduate program administrator in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/me\/index.html\">Department of Mechanical Engineering<\/a>. Many schools teach one or two areas of HEDS. But only at URochester will you have an expansive HEDS curriculum that also covers the discipline\u2019s many applications, including astrophysics and inertial confinement fusion. Not to mention, adds Phillips, you\u2019ll learn from some of the only faculty members in the country actively engaged in front-line HEDS research through URochester\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lle.rochester.edu\/\">Laboratory for Laser Energetics<\/a>. If that isn\u2019t enough, you can complete the 16 course credits in person <em>or<\/em> synchronously online.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 50%;\" \/>\r\n<p id=\"mag\" class=\"u-text-overline\">How to speak health analytics<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3><strong>Advanced Certificate in Healthcare Data Science and AI<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nLast year, the Hajim School of Engineering &amp; Applied Sciences announced its new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/dsc\/graduate\/ms-in-healthcare-data-science.html\">online MS in healthcare data science and AI<\/a>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/dsc\/graduate\/certificate-hdsai.html\">new advanced certificate<\/a> begs the question: Besides requiring half as many courses, what\u2019s the difference? Program director <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/dsc\/people\/faculty\/ricca-bernard\/index.html\">Bernard Ricca<\/a>, a professor of instruction at the Goergen Institute for Data Science and AI, explains: It\u2019s like the difference between knowing how to speak a language and being fluent in a language and the surrounding culture. The advanced certificate is for healthcare professionals who want to use AI to augment their work while understanding the potential negative effects.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 50%;\" \/>\r\n<p id=\"mag\" class=\"u-text-overline\">Don\u2019t sleep on anesthesiology<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3><strong>DNP in Nurse Anesthesia<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-717922\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2025-07-01_URMC_Hernandez_liver_0111.jpg\" alt=\"Jacob Williams and circulating nurse Teagan Cronk. during a live-donor liver transplant surgery.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1200\" \/>\r\n\r\nAnesthesiology is one of the most in-demand subfields in the healthcare industry, reports the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aana.com\/motion-crna-career-platform\/what-is-the-crna-nurse-anesthesiologist-job-outlook\/\">American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology<\/a>, citing current and growing shortages of anesthetists that are projected to hit rural communities hardest. The <a href=\"https:\/\/son.rochester.edu\/index.html\">School of Nursing<\/a> has stepped up to address the urgent need with the <a href=\"https:\/\/son.rochester.edu\/academics\/doctoral\/crna\/index.html\">DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program<\/a>. Welcoming its inaugural cohort in the summer of 2027 (pending accreditation by the Council on Accreditation), the program is designed for registered nurses seeking advanced preparation in nurse anesthesia and acute care management of adult and older adult populations.\u00a0Graduates will be prepared to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care in operating rooms, intensive care units, emergency departments, and specialty surgical services.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 50%;\" \/>\r\n<p id=\"mag\" class=\"u-text-overline\">Behind the diagnosis<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3><strong>Advanced Certificate in Histotechnology<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nMeet one of healthcare\u2019s essential and unseen professions. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.urmc.rochester.edu\/news\/story\/a-cut-above-the-art-and-heart-of-histology\">Histotechnologists<\/a> work at the intersection of lab science and patient care, preparing and delivering the tissue specimens that make the early diagnosis of disease possible. When it launches next fall, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.urmc.rochester.edu\/education\/graduate\/certificate\/advanced-histotechnology\">advanced histotechnology certificate program<\/a> will be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.urmc.rochester.edu\/news\/story\/green-light-for-histotechnology-advanced-certificate\">one of only two programs in New York training histotechnologists<\/a>. In an accelerated nine-month, 32-credit program through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.urmc.rochester.edu\/pathology-labs\">Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine<\/a>, students will develop competencies in basic and advanced histological and histochemistry techniques, identify cell structures and tissues of the human body to inform the diagnosis, prognosis, and disease management in clinical and research settings.","background_color":"#ffffff","width":"width-medium"},{"acf_fc_layout":"card_grid","anchor":"","css_class":"","title":"","description":"","background_color":"#FFFFFF","width":"width-medium","columns":"1","cards":[{"card_title":"<p class=\"u-card-title\">糖心传媒 at URochester<\/p>","card_text":"The 糖心传媒 is always innovating and expanding its academic offerings. 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