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The study of accounting prepares you to analyze and summarize economic activity for purposes of good decision-making in organizations. 

The Africana Studies minor encourages you to critically evaluate the historical representations of Africa and the movements of its people across and beyond the continent.

The interdisciplinary minor in Anthropology focuses on the study of the holistic human experience, past and present. You will learn about a social science that seeks to understand the full sweep and complexity of cultures across all of human history.

The Art major is based in traditions that lay the groundwork for students to integrate and appreciate art throughout their lives. Faculty cultivate a vibrant academic community committed to creative and critical thinking based on a passion for art.

If you’re interested in the molecular basis of health and disease or want to do research at the interface of biology and chemistry, then Biochemistry is the program for you.

With a major in Biology, you will engage in the process of scientific investigation, develop a spirit of inquiry, strengthen your ability to explore in the field and laboratory, hone your analytical skills, and foster your capacity to communicate effectively.

The discipline of business management involves the study of the broad principles of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling in an effort to meet organizational goals.

The Chemistry major provides you with a fundamental understanding of chemical concepts and their application to current problems. You'll explore chemical principles by carrying out experiments using modern chemical instruments.

Communications is the study of how to effectively communicate different types of information in various fields such as journalism, media studies, business, politics, and law. 

The Computer Science program will teach you to combine technological know-how, problem-domain knowledge, teamwork, and communication skills to solve complex real-world problems.

The Dance minor offers a comprehensive dance curriculum while complementing your major in another discipline. The program provides you with a well-rounded and in-depth introduction to dance as an art form through historical, theoretical, and practical studies. 

Data Science intersects the fields of statistics, computer science, and mathematics. This major provides students with a mathematical foundation in calculus and probability, technical and problem-solving skills for curating data, and a foundation in building and assessing statistical models to analyze data and effectively communicate their results.

The Early Childhood Special Education Program prepares pre-service candidates to meet the needs of students at-risk and with disabilities from a socio-cultural perspective. Through extensive field experiences and mentoring, candidates learn how to support students in public and private settings. Candidates receive both PreK-4 and PreK-12 Special Education certification.

Economics is a broad discipline that includes examining issues of scarcity, decisions about production, distribution, and consumption, and behavioral responses to incentives in all areas of life. The study of economics touches many fields, including finance, healthcare, education, the environment, sports, labor and household decisions, and public policy. 

At �����紫ý, you are invited to explore English's rich, multi-dimensional nature through your engagement with creative expression and the study of culture and history, linguistics, literature, rhetoric, theatre and performance, media, and writing. Excellent preparation for graduate study, this major helps launch the careers of writers, critics, lawyers, reporters, archivists, speechwriters, teachers, and researchers.

The interdisciplinary framework of the Environmental Policy and Economics program will help you develop critical skills for working on sustainable development, writing and implementing sound environmental policies, working at the science-policy interface, and helping to address environmental injustices.

Students in the Environmental Studies and Sciences program at �����紫ý have the opportunity to learn from and do research with faculty involved in ecology and evolution, climate change, tropical ecology, restoration ecology, predicting cholera outbreaks with remote sensing, water, and air quality, ecotoxicology, place-based studies, and more.

The Ethics program studies ethical theories, the history of ethical thought, applied ethical methodologies, and the good life (individually and collectively). The program is designed to give you the ethical reasoning skills to become good ethical decision-makers in your personal and professional lives.

Finance works in many areas, including asset pricing, financial markets, and financial institutions; the finance major will develop students’ skills in determining asset values, preparing corporate budgets, choosing optimal financial structures, managing risk, and making financial decisions such as dividend policies, mergers and acquisitions, and working capital management.

The French program at �����紫ý focuses on the study of language, literature, and culture of the Francophone world, and offers courses on theatre, culinary arts and poetry, business, translation, and engaging works of prose fiction.

A French and Francophone Studies major offers students the option of integrating selected courses from across the curriculum for an interdisciplinary focus. French and Francophone Studies majors are expected to study abroad in a French-speaking part of the world for a semester. 

The mission of the middle-level and secondary General Science Education program is to prepare professionals who understand that pedagogical choices grow from a deep understanding of the disciplinary knowledge for each area of the sciences they are allowed to teach in relation to a consideration of the unique needs of learners being taught.

As a German major, you'll be challenged to work toward mastery of the German language and to extend your studies as far as possible in history, economics, management, literature, linguistics, philosophy, art, religion, social work, and music. 

A major in German Studies provides you with an interdisciplinary approach to the intellectual and cultural history of German-speaking countries by combining courses in German language and literature with courses from fields such as Art History, Economics, Philosophy, Political Science, and History.

In the Global Religions program, you can explore the vast diversity of religious experiences and thought around the world, including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and more, as well as how religions interact with each other. 

The Health Humanities minor offers insight into the human condition as it pertains to the arts and sciences of healing, preparing students for careers across the healthcare sector.

The Health Sciences major prepares students interested in healthcare professions focused in the rehabilitation fields for admission to graduate school. The major includes required prerequisite coursework and provides the educational framework necessary to succeed in these competitive graduate programs.

The Historical Studies major is designed for students who plan to be certified in either middle-level or secondary education. The program includes a strong foundation in the study of history, along with courses in economics, sociology, political science, geography, and psychology.

The program in History acquaints you with the nature of historical inquiry and the antiquity and variety of human experience. Instead of relying on factual narratives, the program focuses on the analysis of primary sources, understanding history as a contested field of interpretations, and the skills of producing histories.

The Indigenous Studies certificate is an interdisciplinary program that examines the culture, history, literature, art, and languages of indigenous people primarily within the continental United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Hawaiian Islands, although some consideration will be given to communities in other parts of the world.

Informatics is the application of computing skills, statistical methods, and domain knowledge to obtain and analyze data in order to make decisions about organizations and society.

The major in International Management consists of six courses in management, plus six courses in the chosen language and includes a semester-long program of study in a country where French, German or Spanish is spoken as a primary language. You will consult with advisors to choose programs abroad that complement your programmatic focus.

The International Studies minor is an interdisciplinary program designed to advance appreciation and understanding of the world's diversity by emphasizing the humanities and social sciences. The program seeks to generate an appreciation for the interconnected nature of our world and to increase awareness and interest in world cultures and issues.

Marketing Analytics studies data to evaluate marketing activities. Students will learn to analyze data through accepted approaches and procedures that result in enhanced decision-making for marketing professionals. This major will provide a good foundation for the Master of Science in Data Analytics program at �����紫ý.

In our Marketing Management program, students will learn to analyze the market environment through accepted approaches and procedures that result in enhanced decision-making for marketing professionals. 

The Mathematics program at �����紫ý offers a wide range of courses for students interested in teaching, in graduate school, or in professional work upon graduation. With new courses developed each year, a flexible curriculum, and individualized courses based on student interest, the mathematics major is both a strong primary major and the perfect complement for any double major.

The Medieval Studies minor examines the art, history, literature, music, and philosophy of the middle ages (c.500 CE to c.1500 CE). The program seeks to increase your knowledge of the middle ages and appreciation for the ways in which medievalists draw on interdisciplinary methodologies and sources.

The Music program is an integral part of the educational and cultural environment of �����紫ý and the Lehigh Valley. We offer top-notch, comprehensive, and personalized degree programs in music integrated with liberal arts studies. Many of our ensembles, concerts, lectures, and more are open to faculty, staff, members of the community, and students from any major.

Neuroscience represents a relatively new but rapidly expanding area of study that brings together a variety of disciplines to explore the development, structure, functional activities and behavioral consequences of the nervous system. The neuroscience major emphasizes a collaborative multidisciplinary approach to understanding the intricate neural mechanisms underlying human and animal behavior. 

The Nursing major is designed to address the multiple roles of the professional nurse within the healthcare system. Our curriculum will prepare you to manage the complexities inherent in the current healthcare system and provide safe, quality care to individuals and populations with diverse backgrounds.

The minor in Peace and Justice Studies is for students engaged in any major who wish to supplement their studies with a focus on peace and justice, social analysis, ethical deliberation, peacemaking, conflict resolution, reconciliation, and more.

The Philosophy program provides you with opportunities to explore questions of fundamental significance to human life and to develop skills in critical thinking, reasoning, writing, and reading. You will explore issues such as, “What is justice?” and “How should we live?”

The Photography minor is designed for non-art majors who have an interest in photography, digital imaging, media arts, or other aspects of the visual arts.

The Physics major provides the opportunity to investigate and study areas of physics essential for graduate work in physics and a variety of engineering fields, as well as physics-related careers in industry, government, or secondary education. 

In the Political Science major, we prepare you for a career after college, whether in government, law, teaching, corporate, the non-profit sector, or beyond. We seek to transform you in a way that prepares you both for leadership in your chosen field and for moral and political engagement in the world.

Many students start college already thinking about professions that will require graduate study. �����紫ý offers specific support to students planning for graduate study in these areas, regardless of their major or program. Pre-professional advising is available to all students across their years of study.

Many students start college already thinking about professions that will require graduate study. �����紫ý offers specific support to students planning for graduate study in these areas, regardless of their major or program. Pre-professional advising is available to all students across their years of study.

At �����紫ý, the Psychology program concentrates on the established knowledge about how humans think, feel, and behave. It is a discipline that employs the scientific method to generate novel discoveries and a field of professional activity that focuses on improving human welfare.

Public health is a dynamic field that aims to prevent disease and improve the health of individuals, communities, and global populations. Throughout the program, students are provided opportunities to apply their knowledge and skills through service and internship. The public health major prepares students to work in public health, clinical healthcare, health policy and administration, and law.

Students in any major can earn the Public History Certificate. This program explores the theories and methods of producing history for general, non-academic audiences. Students will discover the many ways history shapes our present-day world through collaborative and experiential learning.

With strong foundations in sociological research and theory, you'll learn about the self and society, and the importance of institutions, interactions, and inequalities in social life.

The Spanish program at �����紫ý focuses on the study of language, literature, and culture of the Spanish speaking world and offers thought-provoking classes on film, linguistics, translation, and interpretation. Special emphasis is given to the articulation of critical and informed positions through reading, writing, and debate. Students are expected to study abroad in a Spanish speaking country for a semester.

The Certificate Program in Spanish for Health Professionals emphasizes cross-cultural communication and Spanish language acquisition for students employed in or pursuing careers in health-related professions.

The Sports Management major provides students with a strong background in both management and sports-related subjects, enabling them to analyze and succeed in the challenging environment of both amateur and professional sports. This major prepares students for management positions within the sports industry and the non-profit sector. This innovative curriculum will allow students to pursue various career paths in the field and provide a foundation needed for future graduate studies.

Supply Chain Management is the handling of the entire production flow of a good or service from raw materials to final product delivery. Supply chain managers plan, source, organize products and see them through the manufacturing process, and coordinate the logistics of product delivery and returns. 

The Theatre minor gives you the opportunity to develop communication and creative problem-solving skills as you learn the art and technique of communicating a play to an audience. You will gain an understanding and appreciation of the various aspects of theatre production and begin to develop your own artistic voice in a combination of classroom and laboratory environments.

Did you know that many first-year �����紫ý students come in as undeclared majors? Even if you’ve chosen what you want to study, you likely won’t declare your major until the end of your second year. This provides �����紫ý students with the perfect opportunity to explore their passions and discover something new. And with more than 70 areas of study to choose from, we’re sure you’ll be busy.

The Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies minor is an interdisciplinary program that examines the role of gender and sexuality in a global context. The program invites you to consider the psychological, social, economic, artistic, and political effects of gender and sexuality in your own and others’ lives, both historically and in the present.