An Area of Concentration (AOC) is the unique course of study you are creating. You can think of
it as your “individualized major”. You will propose one or two AOCs as part of your application to
the program.

CUNY BA students have either a single or a dual Area of Concentration.

The title of your Area of Concentration should _____

In your application, you need to propose either 8 or 12 courses (8 for a single AOC, 12 for a
dual AOC) that are like the roadmap of what you plan to study.

Important to note:

• These courses will change. Your application is just a proposal of the kinds of classes you
  hope to take. You will eventually determine your final list of courses together with your
  CUNY BA advisor.
• These courses are not the courses you will be taking in your first semester as a CUNY
  BA student. They are the courses you will be working towards, once you have completed
  all prerequisites for them. Think of them as the top of the iceberg.

[Watch our How to Choose Courses Video]

Sample Areas of Concentration

Below is a List of sample Areas of Concentrations that students have designed in the CUNY BA
program. You do not and should not replicate these for your proposal. Each students proposes
a unique set of courses for their degree in the CUNY BA program.

• Arts & Social Change
• Bioinformatics
• Cyber Security
• Digital Game Narrative
• Merchandise Marketing
• Museum Studies
• Public Health for Underserved Population
• Storytelling & Community Justice
• Zoology