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.

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    Psychology professor T. Joel Wade
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    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.

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    Religious Studies

    Bucknell University religious studies majors explore one of the most powerful, influential and contested forces in the world, and dissect the diverse ways people search for meaning and experience the sacred.

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    Russian written on a chalkboard
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    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.

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    Professor Elizabeth Durden teaching class
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    Sociology & Anthropology

    Explore the complex, fascinating relationships among individuals, groups and societies around the world with a major in either sociology or anthropology.

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    Spanish Class Professor
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    Spanish

    Bucknell Spanish majors dive deeply into literature, culture and linguistics while gaining proficiency in the world's second-most-spoken language.

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    Students perform in theatre production
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    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.

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    Women’s & Gender Studies

    Bucknell University women's & gender studies majors challenge assumptions about gender, power, sexuality, race and class, and have opportunities to study the legacy of slavery in the Middle East, confront stereotypes about feminism with slam poetry, and go inside a state prison to learn from female inmates.

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