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Create Your Own Career Path to Success

Student smiling in class at Curry College pursuing an Individually Initiated Major Degree at Curry CollegeAn Individually Initiated Major (IIM) or minor provides you an opportunity to develop a path that demonstrates a depth of learning and a unique combination of two or more subject areas. With the assistance of faculty advisors, you will design a coherent sequence of studies selected from academic areas or subjects listed in the College Catalog. Such study allows you the freedom to construct a unique major or minor that encourages creative synthesis of inter-relationships across disciplines. Adherence to the steps and deadlines outlined below is critical to timely completion of your degree.

Highlights in Curry Academics

Cassey Bullard poses outside of Dimock Center

From Shears to Scrubs: Cassey Bullard's Unexpected Journey to a Ph.D. in Nursing

From a decade-long career as a hairdresser to her acceptance into a Ph.D. program in Nursing, Cassey Bullard’s career path has been anything but traditional. As she stood behind her salon chair, she never imagined that the girl from rural Iowa, with a town of 960 people and one traveling doctor, would be on her way back to the Hawkeye State as a Registered Nurse, bachelor’s degree recipient, and doctoral degree candidate.
Courtney James leads a discussion in the fitness center

The Heart of Healing Through Guided Exercise

Dr. Courtney James has always been committed to providing quality care. On paper, she’s an experienced physical therapist. But to her clients, she’s a compassionate healer. Curry Magazine sat down with Dr. James to discuss the launch of the new Exercise Science major and the significance of healing through exercise.
Maura McNamara

Neurodiversity Center for Excellence Appoints Maura McNamara as Executive Director

Curry College appointed Maura McNamara to serve as the inaugural Executive Director of the Neurodiversity Center for Excellence. This is an important role that will lead one of the College’s strategic plan initiatives that focuses on expanding Curry’s legacy of educating neurodiverse learners.
Joey Deprey poses with Italian flag while in mountains of Italy

Joey Deprey ’26 Gains Global Perspective Through Semester Abroad in Italy

Joey Deprey '26, a Business Administration major with a Finance minor, spent the fall semester studying abroad in Turin, a leading business and cultural destination in Northern Italy.
Curry Education Student Mentors Fifth Grader During STEAM Day

STEAM Event Welcomes Fifth Graders from Stoughton Public Schools for a Fun Day of Learning and Activities

The Natural Sciences and Mathematics Department recently joined the Education Department with help from Visual & Performing Arts to host 55 fifth-grade students from Stoughton Public Schools for a day of learning, games, and STEAM activities.
students post at sales competition lobby at bryant university

School of Business and Technology Students Compete in Prestigious International Sales Competition

Earlier this month, Curry College School of Business and Technology students competed against some of the best college business programs in the country and beyond at the Northeast Intercollegiate Sales Competition (NISC) hosted by Bryant University.
Students, President Gonzalez, and Judges Pose at the First Annual President's Speech Contest

Students Captivate Packed Audience at Inaugural President’s Speech Contest with Powerful Performances

In Celebration of the 145th Anniversary of the Founding of the Curry School of Elocution and Expression, the Communication Department proudly sponsored the Inaugural President’s Speech Contest, featuring ten talented students who spoke on various topics of their choosing.
Grayson Cheek in Sorrento

Grayson Cheek '25 Discovers Passion for Nutrition in Italy

With a desire to complete an internship while studying abroad, Grayson Cheek ultimately chose Sorrento after researching programs that offered both opportunities. Through an extensive application and interview process, she landed an experiential position as a culinary intern with Nonna Flora Cooking School
Students studying coding on a laptop at tech conference

Female-Led Computing and Data Science Conference Inspires Young Women in STEM

The Curry College School of Business and Technology recently hosted Comput/her, an annual one-day conference for female high school students to explore career opportunities in technology, computer science, and data sciences. Over 180 participants attended Comput/her, which aims to create an inspiring and empowering environment where students can develop their technical skills and connect with industry leaders.

Life-Changing Opportunities Await

Start with a foundation in the liberal arts. Add attentive faculty and countless opportunities to learn by doing. That’s what you’ll get with a bachelor’s degree from Curry. Learn what’s waiting for you today.