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.
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.
Animal Behavior
In Bucknell University's animal behavior major, which combines biology and psychology, students can pursue their own research alongside our teacher-scholar faculty.
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.
Art & Art History
The Department of Art & Art History offers a bachelor of arts degree as well as minors in both art & design or art history — preparing students for careers in fine arts, academia, arts administration, publishing and more.
Biology
Biology majors at Bucknell University examine the very essence of life — from the molecular level to the origin of species.
Biomedical Engineering
In Bucknell University's biomedical engineering program, students get into the lab and start designing from their first semester on campus.
Biophysics
In Bucknell University's biophysics major, students uncover a unique perspective on the living world by connecting fundamental physics principles with biological processes.
Cell Biology/Biochemistry
Bucknell University's cell biology/biochemistry major is interdisciplinary by design, and it prepares students to tackle these challenges from perspectives including biology, chemistry, math and physics.
Chemical Engineering
Students in Bucknell University's chemical engineering program nearly all get jobs or enroll in graduate school within six months of graduating.
Chemistry
Bucknell University chemistry majors launch their scientific career by gaining hands-on experience and working toward groundbreaking discoveries.
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.
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Bucknell offers separate bachelor of science degree programs in civil engineering and environmental engineering, each major featuring hands-on labs and independent research opportunities.
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.
Comparative & Digital Humanities
Bucknell comparative & digital humanities majors build skills in critical thinking, writing and digital literacy through our highly interdisciplinary approach to the liberal arts.
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.