Pathways

A series of courses linked together by a broad topic that you choose and examine through multiple perspectives.

Through the Pathways you will develop a deep knowledge base in a chosen topic and learn how different disciplines approach a similar line of study. 

Pathways Learning Outcomes

About the Pathways

Take ownership of your education by choosing topics of interest to you and applying them to your major or using them as a platform to explore another field of study. You will take both a Global and a Thematic Pathway.  Each Pathway requires a minimum of nine credit hours.

Global Pathway: 9 credits

Choose one of the following tracks:

Global Reflections: Explore a topic focused on an international or global theme. 

Language and Culture: Learn a new language or expand your skills in a language you have previously studied. 

International Experience: Study abroad to complete your Global Pathway in total or in combination with Pathway courses taken at UB.

Thematic Pathway: 9 credits

You choose a topic of interest and explore a line of inquiry from three different disciplinary perspectives. 

You will select among these topics: Environment, Health, Innovation, Justice or Humanity.

UB Areas

The Pathways are built on the broad disciplinary areas that serve as the building blocks of a liberal arts education. These “UB Areas” correspond to the knowledge areas of the State University of New York General Education Framework (SUNY GE). 

Learn more about UB Areas/SUNY General Education Knowledge and Skills Areas satisfied through the Pathways.

Start Planning My Pathways

The Path Finder is a planning tool to assist in your selection of UB Curriculum Pathway courses. You must submit your Pathway selections via the Path Finder tool in order for courses to appear on your Academic Advising Report. 

Visit the Path Finder

The following tables complement the Path Finder tool and can be used to plan your Pathways.