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    Health Humanities

    The health humanities is an interdisciplinary approach to the cultural, historical and ethical dimensions of health and medicine.

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    History

    Bucknell history majors learn through doing as they study the struggles, worldviews and development of human societies in different times and places.

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    International Relations

    Bucknell's multidisciplinary international relations major prepares students to make a difference on a global scale.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Music

    Music majors at Bucknell University refine technical skills and artistic expression, in degree programs ranging from vocal performance to music education and beyond.

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    Philosophy

    Bucknell philosophy majors ask the big questions, embracing humanity's natural curiosity to examine the inner workings of knowledge, reality and value.

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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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    Race & Ethnicity Studies

    The minor in race & ethnicity studies takes an interdisciplinary approach to the study of race and ethnicity.

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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 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

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