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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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    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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    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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    Economics

    Economics students at Bucknell get immersed in real-world issues, learning from leading experts in international development, macroeconomics and applied microeconomics.

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    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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    Film/Media Studies

    Film/media studies majors at Bucknell strengthen the analytical, artistic and communication skills essential for success in the film/media industry and many other careers.

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    Geography

    Bucknell geography majors have access to some of the finest field sites in the East, including small towns, forests, mines, rivers and wetlands.

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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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    Latin American Studies

    Bucknell's Latin American studies majors delve into the history, culture and economic forces that shape this complex region.

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    Markets, Innovation & Design

    Bucknell markets, innovation & design majors learn to recognize what consumers want — before they even know they want it — and build careers developing the products, brands and messages to meet those desires.

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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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    Political Science

    Bucknell's political science program prepares students to work for change in the world, with opportunities to conduct meaningful, faculty-guided research.

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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.