Overview
Founded in 1904, Assumption College is a Catholic academic institution known for its classic liberal arts curriculum and strong academic programs in business and professional studies. More than 2,150 undergraduates choose among 39 majors and 44 minors as they explore an educational experience grounded in the rich Catholic intellection tradition. With programs that emphasized thinking and mastery of specialized subject matter, Assumption College strives to mold graduates known for critical intelligence, thoughtful citizenship and compassionate service from the New England campus in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Student Appeal
Assumption's academic atmosphere is distinguished by individual attention and the quest for personal excellence. Practical application in internships and service learning opportunities complement the theoretical knowledge from the classroom. Students gain professional experience and explore their career choices at local, national and international internship sites in a variety of settings. The school offers a diverse range of activities and opportunities to meet new friends, discover new passions, and broaden perspective, featuring more than 60 clubs and organizations that enable enrollees to explore their different interests.
Financial
Assumption has been lauded as a Best Buy in higher education, while awarding over $23 million in scholarships and grants each year and 90% percent of its students benefit from these funds. Financial aid is available based on both academic achievement and financial need, including Pell Grant, FSEOG, Work-Study Program, etc.
- Business AdministrationBusiness Administration
This Associate degree program features courses in microeconomics, statistics, quantitative methods, accounting, business law, corporate finance, organizational behavior, foundation of marketing, and more to prepare students for a career as a business leader or administrator.
- HumanitiesHumanities
This Associate degree program centered on a common core of ten liberal arts courses designed to provide an ethics-based foundation in writing, theology, philosophy, literature, history, mathematics, natural science, and foreign language.
- Social SciencesSocial Sciences
In addition to core liberal arts courses, students of this Associate degree program choose from criminal justice, economics, psychology, sociology, and general social sciences (which included anthropology, geography, human services and rehabilitation studies, and politics) to round out their study.
- Business Administration
- Human Services and Rehabilitation StudiesHuman Services and Rehabilitation Studies
Students of this program gain a thorough understanding of the social, psychological, economic, physical, medical, cultural, and other environmental factors necessary for involvement in the human and rehabilitation services. They learn the principles for treatment and education of those with disabilities and special needs, as well as skills for basic counseling and assessment. Graduates have the fundamental knowledge and strategies to assist children and adults in a variety of health and human service-related fields, including rehabilitation counseling, school counseling, social work, special education, speech-language pathology, counseling psychology, school psychology, adjustment counseling, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, etc.
- Humanities
- Social Science
- Accounting
- Accounting/CPA Track
- Communications
- Criminal Justice
- Graphic Design/Multimedia
- Human Resource Management
- Medical Assisting
- Paralegal Studies
- Professional Management
- Human Resources
- Medical Billing and Coding
- Medical Coding Certification
- Pharmacy Technician (Online)