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.
Accounting & Financial Management
The Freeman College of Management offers bachelor of science in business administration programs in accounting and finance.
African Studies
The interdepartmental African studies minor gives an understanding of Africa's rich histories, diversity and role in the world today, and contributes an international focus to a liberal arts education.
Analytics & Operations Management
Bucknell University's business analytics major prepares students to transform data into insights.
Art & Art History
Bucknell University's art & art history faculty lead students on a creative journey to job readiness in fine arts, academia, arts administration, publishing and more.
Arts Leadership
The arts leadership minor is designed to impart a practical and theoretical foundation in arts organizations and related professions for students who wish (a) to broadly understand and engage the arts and cultural industry, and (b) to pursue professional careers in the arts.
Children’s Studies
The interdepartmental children's studies minor offers a multidisciplinary perspective on children and childhood to help students achieve a deeper and broader understanding.
Community Engaged Leadership
The Community Engaged Leadership minor offers students the opportunity to benefit from Bucknell’s liberal arts environment, as well as a strong culture of community, civic engagement and leadership programs, both curricular and co-curricular.
Critical Black Studies
Bucknell University critical Black studies majors explore the interrelated histories, politics and culture of Africa and the African Diaspora in the United States, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe and elsewhere.
Economics
Economics students at Bucknell get immersed in real-world issues, learning from leading experts in international development, macroeconomics and applied microeconomics.
Education
Bucknell education majors study the philosophy, history, sociology and psychology of education, empowering them to be a force for positive change.
English — Creative Writing
Students in Bucknell's creative writing program practice craft and technique, develop their style, and examine diverse voices in contemporary literature.
English — Film/Media Studies
Film/media studies majors at Bucknell strengthen the analytical, artistic and communication skills essential for success in the film/media industry and many other careers.
Geography
Bucknell geography majors have access to some of the finest field sites in the East, including small towns, forests, mines, rivers and wetlands.
Health Humanities
The health humanities is an interdisciplinary approach to the cultural, historical and ethical dimensions of health and medicine.
History
Bucknell history majors learn through doing as they study the struggles, worldviews and development of human societies in different times and places.