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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.
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.
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.
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.
Geography
Bucknell geography majors have access to some of the finest field sites in the East, including small towns, forests, mines, rivers and wetlands.
German Studies
In Bucknell's German studies program, intensive language training and lively culture courses prepare majors for jobs in fields such as science and technology, education, health care, law, business and more.
Health Humanities
The health humanities is an interdisciplinary approach to the cultural, historical and ethical dimensions of health and medicine.
History
Bucknell history majors learn through doing as they study the struggles, worldviews and development of human societies in different times and places.
International Relations
Bucknell's multidisciplinary international relations major prepares students to make a difference on a global scale.
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.
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.
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.
Mechanical Engineering
Bucknell mechanical engineering majors design and build real devices that confront challenges facing society in state-of-the-art research facilities.
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.
Music
Music majors at Bucknell University refine technical skills and artistic expression, in degree programs ranging from vocal performance to music education and beyond.