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.
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.
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.
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.
Chemistry
Bucknell University chemistry majors launch their scientific career by gaining hands-on experience and working toward groundbreaking discoveries.
English — Creative Writing
Students in Bucknell's creative writing program practice craft and technique, develop their style, and examine diverse voices in contemporary literature.
Environmental Studies & Sciences
Environmental studies majors seek solutions to environmental problems faced by humans, while environmental science allows students majoring in the natural sciences to add an environmental concentration to another degree.
Food Systems
The minor in food systems takes an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the production, processing, distribution and politics of food, which are global challenges in the 21st century.
Geography
Bucknell geography majors have access to some of the finest field sites in the East, including small towns, forests, mines, rivers and wetlands.
Geology & Environmental Geosciences
United by a common core of foundational geology courses, Bucknell's Department of Geology & Environmental Geosciences offers bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degree tracks in both disciplines.
Music
Music majors at Bucknell University refine technical skills and artistic expression, in degree programs ranging from vocal performance to music education and beyond.
Physics & Astronomy
Explore the universe in our nationally recognized Department of Physics & Astronomy, which offers bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees in physics and biophysics.
Psychology
Bucknell psychology majors gain more than outstanding classroom instruction. Students will have opportunities to conduct faculty-guided research in our animal lab, study abnormal psychology at Danville State Psychiatric Hospital or work with children at our on-site child care center.
Theatre & Dance
Bucknell University theatre majors perform, design, direct and collaborate with professors who inspire, challenge and prepare you for exciting jobs in the arts or other professional careers.