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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 Studies
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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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    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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    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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    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.

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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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    English

    With three distinct majors — creative writing, film/media studies and literary studies — Bucknell's English department builds creativity, critical thinking and an appreciation of language.

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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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    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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    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.