Majors & Minors
At Bucknell, you can choose from a much larger selection of majors, minors and courses than other liberal arts colleges and universities. But you won't be limited to just one path.
You can major in English and go to medical school, major in anthropology and become a filmmaker, or major in engineering and become a manager. That's the beauty of a liberal arts mission that empowers personalized education.
It all starts here, with a few simple clicks. Select the categories that align most closely with your interests and the type of program you want to explore — and discover what's possible. You can also explore the full list of majors and minors on the bottom of this page.
Arabic & Arab World Studies
Bucknell University's Arabic studies students gain an edge in a variety of fields by learning to speak, listen, read and write in Arabic — a language in critical global demand.
Classics & Ancient Mediterranean Studies
In classics & ancient Mediterranean studies at Bucknell, faculty help students build the analytical skills and perspectives to succeed in law, finance, publishing or whatever career they choose.
Creative Writing
Students in Bucknell's creative writing program practice craft and technique, develop their style, and examine diverse voices in contemporary literature.
East Asian Studies
Delve deeply into the rich culture and history of Asia and the Pacific Rim by majoring in Chinese, Japanese or East Asian Studies.
French & Francophone Studies
French majors at Bucknell learn to communicate persuasively, think critically and engage with global society using one of the world's most influential languages.
German Studies
In Bucknell's German studies program, intensive language training and lively culture courses prepare majors for jobs in fields such as science and technology, education, health care, law, business and more.
Italian Studies
Italian studies majors at Bucknell take courses in Italian language, culture, literature and cinema, and graduate with an intercultural awareness and critical-thinking skills to broaden any career path.
Latin American Studies
Bucknell's Latin American studies majors delve into the history, culture and economic forces that shape this complex region.
Legal Studies
The legal studies minor requires at least five courses, one course from each of the five categories listed below. No more than three of these courses may be in a single department.
Linguistics
Linguistics majors learn how to analyze language and study it scientifically, design innovative experiments and uncover new patterns in language.
Literary Studies
In Bucknell's literary studies major, students analyze global works of literature, developing empathy and a deeper understanding of diverse backgrounds and viewpoints.
Modern Hebrew and Jewish Studies
Bucknell Modern Hebrew students learn the language of the state of Israel and can choose from a range of language and culture classes, including film, literature and history.
Russian Studies
Majors in Russian at Bucknell gain a decisive edge for career success in law, journalism, international affairs, business, and public and government services.
Spanish
Bucknell Spanish majors dive deeply into literature, culture and linguistics while gaining proficiency in the world's second-most-spoken language.
Translation Studies
Translation studies is an interdisciplinary area within the humanities that incorporates the study of the theory of translation with the practice of translation from one language to another.
Majors & Minors
Explore the full list of majors and minors offered across Bucknell's three colleges.