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Public relations majors take classes on their iPads in the library.

Advertising, Social Media and Public Relations

Learn all the aspects of advertising, social media and PR from expert professors who provide hands-on learning experiences for a variety of interesting projects. CIP: 090900

College of Aeronautics offering air traffic controller degree.

Air Traffic Controller

From radar and mapping to weather and traffic, you’ll learn an array of control systems to help keep pilots and passengers safe in their travels. CIP: 490105

Earn your ATP Lynn’s College of Aeronautics.

Airline Transport Pilot

Become a commanding pilot by studying aviation law, flight planning, meteorology, maneuvers, instrument reading, operational procedures and navigation. CIP: 490102

Students learning on their iPad.

Applied Sciences

Gain a firm foundation in a variety of applied sciences topics including chemistry, forensic science and human environment interactions. CIP: 299999

Planes at the College of Aeronautics.

Aviation

From airport “ field trips” to simulations and even cockpit training, an aviation education at Lynn is all hands-on, all the time. CIP: 490104

Aviation management students study together at the Burton D. Morgan School of Aeronautics.

Aviation Management

Learn the core business structure of the industry, get cockpit training and be qualified on both the business and piloting sides of the aerospace industry. CIP: 490104

Guest speaker in Lynn's College of Aeronautics.

Aviation Operations

Do you want to be part of the aviation industry but don’t know which role is best for you? Our aviation operations program can help you decide. CIP: 490104

Aviation security individuals walk the tarmac.

Aviation Security

Get to know several aircraft systems, including advanced flight planning platforms, weather radars, jet engines and aviation systems. CIP: 490104

Students work on their iPads.

Behavioral Sciences

Gain a firm foundation in a variety of behavioral sciences topics including human behavior, geopolitical affairs and global human rights. CIP: 420101

Biology majors learning in the classroom.

Biology

Explore the vast world of living things, and conduct research in a lab. Study genetics, molecular biology, anatomy, ecology, evolution and organic chemistry. CIP: 260101

Students getting simulator training in the B727 pilot program.

Boeing B727 Familiarization

Learn the mechanics and maintenance of a Boeing B727, and gain ample experience in takeoff, flight maneuvers and safe landings through basic and simulator study. CIP: 490102

Students using their iPad to earn their business administration degree.

Business Administration

Master the latest techniques, learn general management skills and discover the aspects of maintaining a business. Earn your degree online, on campus or both. CIP: 520201

Students sitting in classroom learning how to be a flight instructor.

Certified Flight Instructor

Enroll in the flight instructor certificate program and gain the advanced aviation knowledge necessary to instruct others in the industry. CIP: 490102

Lynn student in the clinical mental health counseling program visits the counseling center.

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Become an expert in the mental health counseling field by studying advanced topics, such as psychobiology, group counseling, substance abuse and human sexuality. CIP: 511508

Aeronautics student used flight simulator in commercial pilot training.

Commercial Pilot

Go deeper into your training and knowledge, with more rigorous standards to meet and more in-depth maneuvers to execute. Most of all, make flying a career. CIP: 490102

Communication majors learn how to write scripts at a radio station.

Communication

Gain a solid foundation in communications and media, and explore a future-focused curriculum by studying topics, such persuasion, investigation and social media. CIP: 090199

Student working toward her communication degree in Lynn's online program.

Communication and Media

Learn how to reach global audiences using the latest communication trends, and gain communication skills for better personal and professional interactions. CIP: 090102

Students learn web design in the Wyncode Academy program.

Communication and Media: Design Strategies for Web Development

Digital media and communication aspects are combined with Wyncode’s immersive web development program to develop coders and designers with business acumen. CIP: 090199

Student taking pictures for her master’s in communications program.

Communication and Media: Digital Media

Work with the latest design software and gain advanced skills in digital photography, film, 3D modeling, graphic design, animation, writing and web design. CIP: 090199, CIP: 090799

Student studies for her master’s in communications in the College of International Communications.

Communication and Media: Media Studies and Practice

Hone the media talents you developed as an undergraduate with advanced communication skills, and enhance your techniques in video editing, shooting and design. CIP: 090199

Conservatory student plays piano with composition faculty.

Composition

Explore a variety of styles to find the musical language that best expresses your artistic vision. CIP: 500904

Student in the computer animation class.

Computer Animation

Immerse yourself in digital production flow, and learn screenplay writing, storyboarding, 3D modeling, cinematic lighting, technical direction and more. CIP: 100304

Examining a crime scene in the online criminal justice degree program.

Criminal Justice

Gain a deep knowledge and solid understanding of the U.S. criminal justice system, and study fascinating topics, including criminology, ethics and justice. CIP: 430103

Learn information systems in a collaborative environment.

Cybersecurity

Keep data safe and learn the theories, laws and protocols of cybersecurity. Expert faculty provide the guidance to solve a major organizational threat in your capstone project. CIP: 290207

Student in the data analytics program at Lynn.

Data Analytics

Learn how to think analytically, develop creative problem-solving skills and leverage business intelligence to encourage data-driven decision making. CIP: 521301

Students working in the digital art and design program

Digital Art and Design

Explore a wide range of design and media courses, and work on projects with the latest design tools, such as 3-D printers and state-of-the-art software. CIP: 090702

Lynn’s drama school students perform in the Wold Performing Arts Center.

Drama

Develop your talent in acting, directing, stage management and technical design with courses taught by experts with experience in stage, film and television. CIP: 500501

Early childhood education class putting on a puppet show for young children.

Early Childhood Education

Get a solid foundation in early childhood development, study the aspects of early life and gain the knowledge necessary to teach children from birth through age three. CIP: 131210

Students study in a classroom.

Educational Leadership

Hone the skills you’ve developed as an undergraduate by studying advanced topics, in leadership, human resources and curriculum planning. CIP: 131001

Children playing with puppets in the elementary education class.

Elementary Education

Take notes from our highly acclaimed curriculum and faculty, design attention-grabbing lessons, and develop your teaching style on site in the classroom. CIP: 131202

Earn your MBA in entrepreneurial management through Snyder Idea Lab.

Entrepreneurial Management

Learn advanced business and management skills that will help you successfully start your own business or prepare for a career in upper-level management. CIP: 520201, 520701

Speaker presents in the Howard Isaacson Innovation Challenge.

Entrepreneurship

Learn how to turn your idea into a successful venture and the many facets of business, including raising capital, valuing your business, negotiation and more. CIP: 520701

Dr. Watson, professor of environmental studies, takes students to a nature preserve.

Environmental Studies

Gain an extensive background in environmental studies jobs by exploring nature, wildlife, primatology, conservation, sustainability and more. CIP: 030103

Student presenting her event planning idea in the event management program.

Event Management

Create affairs to remember as an event manager. Design crowd- and client-pleasing events with elaborate decor, seamless catering and incredible entertainment. CIP: 520907

Soon to be special education teachers talk about Lynn’s ESE program.

Exceptional Student Education

Learn classroom behavioral management, work with leaders in the field of exceptional student education and enhance the skills you developed as an undergraduate. CIP: 131001

Fashion and retail student showcases clothing.

Fashion and Retail

Accessorize your business expertise. From conceptualization to commercialization, fashion students are an integral part of innovative fashion and retail events. CIP: 521902

Film studies major from Lynn in a studio filming a broadcast with station crew.

Film and Television

Learn in an environment that mirrors the film and television industry, and study the production process, from pre-production planning to post-production editing. CIP: 500602

Business man in financial management on his laptop.

Financial Valuation and Investment Management

Learn branches of investment that look at human behaviors and market factors, and become an expert in portfolio management and macro-level investment management. CIP: 520201, 520899

Students learning to be forensic scientists gather around to examine evidence.

Forensic Investigations

Learn all about forensic investigations by testing, studying, analyzing and processing crime scenes with hands-on experience through laboratories. CIP: 430106

Students design

Graphic and Web Design

Earn your degree in four or five semesters after delving into advanced topics like design management, web applications, advanced motion graphics and more. Build and maintain a real site while studying. CIP: 500409

Students taking graphic design classes on Lynn campus.

Graphic Design

Inspire and captivate audiences through visual design. Learn the latest graphic design techniques using advanced software and publishing tools. CIP: 500409

Student working in the healthcare management class.

Healthcare Management

Gain a solid understanding understanding of healthcare industry-specific issues and challenges, and get the necessary background to excel in the healthcare industry. CIP: 510701, 510701

Hospitality management student learns at resort.

Hospitality Management

Be our guest. Hear from VIP guest speakers and travel off campus to a variety of hospitality hubs to learn how to provide your guests with amazing experiences. CIP: 520901, CIP: 520201

Student in the MBA in human resources management program meets with dean..

Human Resource Management

Gain a broad education in human resources management—from employee retention to financial administration, and explore a range of occupational safety and insurance regulations. CIP: 520201, 521099, 521001

Instrument panel in the plane cockpit.

Instrument Pilot Rating

Get one step closer to becoming a professional pilot, and learn how to fly at night or in bad weather by trusting your instrument panel completely. CIP: 490102

Lisa Leonard instructs student on the piano.

Instrumental Collaborative Piano

Develop individual artistry through exposure to all instrumental studios and faculty. CIP: 500903

International business major students taking a class in the IBC.

International Business Management

Gain advanced business and management skills, and learn the top methods in business plan development, international expansion and global resource management. CIP: 521101, CIP: 520201

Student learning asset management skills on his iPad in class.

Investment Management

Evaluate risk, analyze finances, manage portfolios, predict opportunities, and gain real-world experience with internships and hands-on learning experiences. CIP: 520807

Student uses an iPad pro to get his liberal arts degree with the iLynn program.

Liberal Arts

Gain valuable critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills that you can use in your career immediately. Earn your degree online, on campus or both. CIP: 240101

Marketing MBA graduate shows students in the classroom how to develop marketing campaigns.

Marketing

Learn how to assess trends in online marketing, drive revenue, expand markets and build successful campaigns to create awareness and grow organizations. CIP: 521401, CIP: 520201

Student studies in the IBC for the media management program.

Media Management

From technology and culture to law and regulation, be a leader in the communication of ideas. Prepare for roles in marketing, media and corporate relations. CIP: 520201

Two students in the media studies and practice study together.

Media Studies and Practice

Design your own major and pursue individualized areas of focus across media disciplines to provide a rich career foundation. CIP: 90102


Students taking multimedia design classes.

Multimedia Design

From web design and motion graphics to 3D design, ever-evolving technology creates effects that were not possible just a few short years ago. CIP: 90702

A multimedia journalism major takes notes for a soon to come on camera interview.

Multimedia Journalism

Focus on digital and visual media methods for journalists, and learn creative ways to deliver the news from professors with newsroom experience. CIP: 090702

Piano major students playing piano with professor.

Piano

Receive a personalized and individualized performance education. CIP: 500903

Political science majors received in-depth political knowledge at the Lynn hosted. 2012 Presidential Debate.

Political Science

Study one of the most interactive and innovative programs of its kind, and advance your understanding of political processes, structures and functions. CIP: 451001

Aeronautics students in the private pilot program showing her friend the an aircraft.

Private Pilot

Learn how to fly a single-engine, land-class airplane on a noncommercial basis from a qualified instructor and take your friends and family on exciting trips. CIP: 490102

Students in the background are learning how to become a professional pilot.

Professional Pilot

Get an in-depth understanding of primary flight theory, learn advanced commercial flight maneuvers and gain a solid foundation in instrument flight theory. CIP: 490102

A psychology major gets information from the counseling center.

Psychology

Gain a firm grasp on the basic foundational concepts of psychology, and explore topics, such as social, abnormal, developmental and experimental psychology. CIP: 420101, CIP: 422813

Students learn in on their iPads int he online public administration class.

Public Administration

Get the professional training needed to become a manager of government agencies, non-profits, and community organizations. CIP: 449999

Pilot getting recurrent pilot training in Lynn’s school of aeronautics.

Recurrent Flight Training

Satisfy FAA requirements for a 24-month flight review and gain an enhanced skill set in the fields of study you’ve already undertaken. CIP: 490102

Education partners

Social Entrepreneurship

Earn your degree while building a business for good. you can gain the skills to be the net generation of changemakers with the Watson Institute at Lynn. CIP: 520701

Students watch professor in the social innovation management class.

Social Innovation Management

Gain the business and management skills of an MBA and attend Amani Institute’s Social Innovation Management program. CIP: 520201

Sports management MBA students watch as a sports announcer speaks at a basketball game.

Sports Management

Learn marketing, law, sales, media relations, event operations and league governance skills, and get hands-on opportunities with incredible internships. CIP: 310504, CIP: 520201

Bachelor of Music students perform string instruments in concert.

Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, & Percussion

Instrument specific training for today’s versatile classical musician. CIP: 500903

Student works with staff in the Career Center.

Undecided major

Undecided? Don't worry. We'll help you find your strengths and hone your interests to identify a degree that's right for you. CIP: 240102

Student animators in the visual effects course.

Visual Effects Animation

Learn advanced special effects techniques including compositing skills, create custom motion capture clips, motion tracking and rotoscoping, and more. CIP: 100304

DMAC Students engaged in learning

Web Design and Technology

Master web design and technology that impact audiences, and all on your schedule. Learn web design techniques, publishing tools, coding languages and more. CIP: 110801

Students at Wyncode Academy in the MBA in web development program.

Web Development Management

Obtain relevant business skills and a deep understanding of tech startups with Wyncode’s immersive bootcamp while earning your MBA. CIP: 520201

Melanie Mendez
“Stop trying to be normal. If you’re normal, you’re forgettable. Be that annoying person who calls professors you want to study with. Tell them you read about their work and want to be part of it.”
Melanie Mendez '14, California, B.S. in biology
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