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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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East Asian Studies
Delve deeply into the rich culture and history of Asia and the Pacific Rim by majoring in Chinese, Japanese or East Asian Studies.
Education
Shepherd the next generation with a bachelor of science in early childhood education, or focus on the broad landscape of academia with a bachelor of arts in education. Bucknell students from a variety of majors can also pursue certification to teach at the elementary, middle and high school levels.
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English — Creative Writing
Students in Bucknell's creative writing program practice craft and technique, develop their style, and examine diverse voices in contemporary literature.
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English — 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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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.
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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.
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French & Francophone Studies
French majors at Bucknell learn to communicate persuasively, think critically and engage with global society using one of the world's most influential languages.