Majors and Minors
At Emory, our list of academic programs is expansive and unexpected, challenging you to try something new or develop a burning interest. Either way, you have many opportunities to choose, combine, and pair majors to make your academic path your own.
- AccountingBBA Primary Area'Major' 'Preprofessional Program'
- African American StudiesBA Major, Minor'Major' , 'Minor'
- African StudiesBA Major, Minor'Major' , 'Minor'
- American StudiesBA Major, Minor'Major' , 'Minor'
- Analytic ConsultingBBA Secondary Area'Major' 'Preprofessional Program'
- Ancient Mediterranean StudiesBA Major, Minor'Major' , 'Minor'
- AnthropologyBA Major, Minor'Major' , 'Minor'
- Anthropology and Human BiologyBS Major'Major'
- Applied MathematicsBS Major, Minor'Major' , 'Minor'
- Applied Mathematics and StatisticsBS Major'Major'
- ArabicBA Major, Minor'Major' , 'Minor'
- Architectural StudiesMinor'Minor'
- Art HistoryBA Major, Minor'Major' , 'Minor'
- Arts ManagementBBA Concentration'Major' 'Preprofessional Program'
- AstronomyMinor'Minor'
- BiologyBA or BS Major'Major'
- BiophysicsBS Major'Major'
- Business AdministrationBBA Primary Area'Major'
- Business Administration and Quantitative SciencesBA Joint Major'Major' 'Joint Major'
- Business and SocietyBBA Secondary Area'Major' 'Preprofessional Program'
- Catholic StudiesMinor'Minor'
- ChemistryBA or BS Major'Major'
- ChineseMinor'Minor'
- Chinese StudiesBA Major'Major'
- Classical CivilizationBA Major, Minor'Major' , 'Minor'
- ClassicsBA Major'Major'
- Classics and EnglishBA Joint Major'Major' 'Joint Major'
- Classics and HistoryBA Joint Major'Major' 'Joint Major'
- Classics and PhilosophyBA Joint Major'Major' 'Joint Major'
- Community Building and Social ChangeMinor'Minor'
- Comparative LiteratureBA Major, Minor'Major' , 'Minor'
- Computer InformaticsMinor'Minor'
- Computer ScienceBA or BS Major, Minor'Major' , 'Minor'
- Dance and Movement StudiesBA Major, Minor'Major' , 'Minor'
- Earth and Atmospheric StudiesMinor'Minor'
- East Asian StudiesBA Major, Minor'Major' , 'Minor'
- EconomicsBA Major, Minor'Major' , 'Minor'
- Economics and MathematicsBA Joint Major'Major' 'Joint Major'
- Economics and Computer ScienceBA Joint Major'Major' 'Joint Major'
- Economics and Human HealthBA Joint Major'Major' 'Joint Major'
- EngineeringBS or BA + BSE Dual Degree with Georgia Tech'Major' 'Dual Degree'
- Engineering SciencesBS Major'Major'
- EnglishBA Major, Minor'Major' , 'Minor'
- English and Creative WritingBA Major'Major'
- English and HistoryBA Joint Major'Major' 'Joint Major'
- EntrepreneurshipBBA Secondary Area'Major' 'Preprofessional Program'
- Environment and Sustainability ManagementBBA Concentration'Major' 'Preprofessional Program'
- Environmental SciencesBA or BS Major, Minor'Major' , 'Minor'
- EthicsMinor'Minor'
- Film and MediaBA Major, Minor'Major' , 'Minor'
- Film and Media ManagementBBA Concentration'Major' 'Preprofessional Program'
- FinanceBBA Primary Area'Major' 'Preprofessional Program'
- FrenchBA Major, Minor'Major' , 'Minor'
- German StudiesBA Major, Minor'Major' , 'Minor'
- Global Development StudiesMinor'Minor'
- Global Health, Culture and SocietyMinor'Minor'
- GreekBA Major, Minor'Major' , 'Minor'
- Health InnovationBBA Concentration'Major' 'Preprofessional Program'
- HebrewMinor'Minor'
- HindiMinor'Minor'
- HistoryBA Major, Minor'Major' , 'Minor'
- History and Art HistoryBA Joint Major'Major' 'Joint Major'
- Human HealthBA Major'Major'
- Information Systems and Operations ManagementBBA Primary Area'Major' 'Preprofessional Program'
- Integrated Visual ArtsBA Integrated Co-Major'Major'
- Interdisciplinary StudiesBA Major
- International BusinessBBA Secondary Area'Major' 'Preprofessional Program'
- International StudiesBA Major'Major'
- Italian StudiesBA Major, Minor'Major' , 'Minor'
- JapaneseBA Major, Minor'Major' , 'Minor'
- Jewish StudiesBA Major, Minor'Major' , 'Minor'
- KoreanMinor'Minor'
- LatinBA Major, Minor'Major' , 'Minor'
- Latin American and Caribbean StudiesBA Major, Minor'Major' , 'Minor'
- LinguisticsBA Major, Minor'Major' , 'Minor'
- Lusophone StudiesMinor'Minor'
- MarketingBBA Primary Area'Major' 'Preprofessional Program'
- MathematicsBA or BS Major, Minor'Major' , 'Minor'
- Mathematics and Computer ScienceBS Joint Major'Major' 'Joint Major'
- Mathematics and Political ScienceBA Joint Major'Major' 'Joint Major'
- Medical ImagingBMS Primary Area'Major' 'Preprofessional Program'
- Mediterranean ArchaeologyMinor'Minor'
- Middle Eastern and South Asian StudiesBA Major'Major'
- MusicBA Major, Minor'Major' , 'Minor'
- NeuroethicsMinor'Minor'
- Neuroscience and Behavioral BiologyBS Major'Major'
- NursingBSN/BA + BSN Dual Degree'Major' 'Dual Degree' , 'Preprofessional Program'
- Nutrition ScienceMinor'Minor'
- Persian Language and LiteratureMinor'Minor'
- PhilosophyBA Major, Minor'Major' , 'Minor'
- Philosophy and ReligionBA Joint Major'Major' 'Joint Major'
- Philosophy, Politics, LawBA Major'Major'
- PhysicsBA or BS Major, Minor'Major' , 'Minor'
- Physics and AstronomyBA or BS Major'Major'
- PlaywritingBA Joint Major'Major' 'Joint Major'
- Political ScienceBA Major, Minor'Major' , 'Minor'
- Predictive HealthMinor'Minor'
- Preprofessional Opportunities'Preprofessional Program'
- PsychologyBA Major'Major'
- Psychology and LinguisticsBA Joint Major'Major' 'Joint Major'
- Public Policy and AnalysisBS Major'Major'
- Quantitative SciencesBS Major'Major'
- Real EstateBBA Secondary Area'Major' 'Preprofessional Program'
- ReligionBA Major, Minor'Major' , 'Minor'
- Religion and AnthropologyBA Joint Major'Major' 'Joint Major'
- Religion and Classical CivilizationBA Joint Major'Major' 'Joint Major'
- Religion and HistoryBA Joint Major'Major' 'Joint Major'
- Religion and SociologyBA Joint Major'Major' 'Joint Major'
- Rhetoric, Writing, Information DesignMinor'Minor'
- Russian and East European StudiesBA Major, Minor'Major' , 'Minor'
- Science, Culture, and SocietyMinor'Minor'
- SociologyBA Major, Minor'Major' , 'Minor'
- SpanishBA Major, Minor'Major' , 'Minor'
- Spanish and LinguisticsBA Joint Major'Major' 'Dual Degree' , 'Joint Major'
- Spanish and PortugueseBA Major'Major'
- Strategy and Management ConsultingBBA Primary Area'Major' 'Preprofessional Program'
- SustainabilityMinor'Minor'
- Sustainability SciencesMinor'Minor'
- Theater StudiesBA Major, Minor'Major' , 'Minor' , 'Joint Major'
- UndecidedBA Major, Minor'Major' , 'Minor'
- Women's, Gender, and Sexuality StudiesBA Major, Minor'Major' , 'Minor'
Testing the Kicker
Accounting
Accounting is the language of business. Fluency in financial reporting, the legal environment, and taxation should be part of your vocabulary. Our approach concentrates on major issues that impact accounting such as ethics, psychology, and international standards.
African American Studies
Learn about the histories, cultures, and political movements of black communities across the US and the global African diaspora. African American studies embraces academic excellence and social responsibility through pursuing knowledge across subject areas and engagement with local, national, and international communities of African descent.
African Studies
African studies focuses on the histories, societies, and cultures of the peoples of Africa. You'll be encouraged to participate in study or research abroad through an internship or one of Emory's summer, semester, or yearlong programs in Africa or London.
American Studies
American studies considers the patterns of American culture as they have changed over time. Explore the particular experiences of Americans from different regions, social classes, races, ethnicities, genders, and national backgrounds.
Analytic Consulting
Analytic consulting equips you to evaluate business from multiple perspectives and prepares you to holistically address business problems and make meaningful recommendations. Courses will enhance your ability to identify relevant information and patterns, with an emphasis on analyzing, optimizing, monitoring, and controlling.
Ancient Mediterranean Studies
Ancient Mediterranean studies emphasizes the interconnections of the ancient cultures of the Near East, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Courses highlight the exchange of artifacts and ideas throughout Mediterranean history. You'll have the option to spend time abroad participating in archaeological projects or in other Emory programs in Israel, Turkey, Greece, and Italy.
Anthropology
Anthropology is the holistic study of human beings as biological and cultural organisms in both the past and present. It is divided into four subdisciplines: biological, archaeology, linguistics, and cultural anthropology.
Anthropology and Human Biology
The program in anthropology and human biology promotes the interaction between biology and culture. If you're interested in a pre-med curriculum, we believe future physicians will benefit from exposure to several perspectives in anthropology.
Applied Mathematics
Applied mathematics deals with mathematical methods used in science, engineering, business, computer science, and industry. Our program will equip you for jobs in areas such as engineering, computer technology, or finance, or for further graduate study in applied math or the sciences and engineering.
Applied Mathematics and Statistics
Applied mathematics and statistics provides training in both statistical analysis and quantitative research. Our program prepares you to work in data-oriented fields; go to graduate school for statistics, applied math, actuarial science, or financial mathematics; or pursue graduate training in the social sciences, physical and natural sciences, or engineering.
Arabic
Our Arabic program produces fluent Arabic speakers for business, nongovernmental organizations, and the academic world. Arabic—the first language of more than 200 million people from Morocco to Iraq—is the sacred language of Islam. Focusing on language and culture, Emory provides opportunities to enhance your Arabic studies, such as a North African Studies summer program, an eight-week intensive Arabic summer course at a Moroccan university, and semester abroad programs.
Architectural Studies
Architectural studies teaches you how to analyze, engage, and interpret information about current and historical buildings and spaces.
Art History
Art history teaches visual analysis skills to interpret the imagery that surrounds you and explore the works, meanings, and abstract foundations of the visual arts. Study performance, construction, and installation—as well as painting, sculpture, photography, and architecture through the perspectives of history and culture. Explore the wide variety of approaches to art and how that blends with studio art.
Arts Management
With an arts management concentration, gain knowledge and experience for an administrative or management career in the performing arts. Courses span the history, politics, and practice of the arts field of your choice.
Astronomy
Astronomy is the study of stars, planets, comets, and galaxies and other matter outside the Earth's atmosphere.
Biology
Biology teaches the fundamental concepts of biological science and how to apply that to problem solving and exploring the biological world in both the lab and in the field. In addition to those who pursue biology as a major or minor, many students pursue biology as their preprofessional curriculum.
Biophysics
Biophysics bridges the subjects of biology and physics. Look for patterns in how living organisms survive, adapt, and grow and learn to analyze them with mathematics and physics. Courses combine experimental and theoretical methods of studying, ranging from molecules and cells to organisms and populations.
Business Administration
Business administration prepares you for a lot more than a career in business—it's training for life. Acquire the ability to think critically, analyze data, make recommendations, and communicate effectively. Gain the skills to apply knowledge and the courage to act based on what you know.
Business Administration and Quantitative Sciences
This partnership couples the rigor of the BBA program with a second major in quantitative sciences. The purpose of this degree program is to enhance the quantitative and analytic preparation of students choosing to study business at Emory.
Business and Society
Business and society explores the dual goals of improving economic performance while integrating social and corporate values. This program focuses on harnessing information, analyzing complex situations, and synthesizing data for ethical decision making.
Catholic Studies
With Catholic studies, learn about the rich intellectual and cultural traditions of the Roman Catholic Church during the past two millennia, and study its impact on Western thought.
Chemistry
Chemistry is sometimes known as the "central science," because it overlaps with the other sciences, including biology, physics, geology, and environmental science. At Emory, chemistry has been completely rethought to feature new curriculum, new teaching techniques, and new classroom environments. This forward-thinking, interdisciplinary approach prepares students for medical, dental, pharmacy, veterinary, and other professional schools, among many career fields.
Chinese
The minor in Chinese combines extensive language training, with study abroad programs available to strengthen knowledge. In-country experience is an indispensable part of studies in Chinese.
Chinese Studies
The major in Chinese studies combines extensive language training with in-depth study of Chinese literature, culture, and society.
Classical Civilization
Classical civilization focuses on many different aspects of classical culture—including literature, art, archaeology, history, philosophy, and religion. With its emphasis on a broad knowledge of the classical world, we equip you for further studies in law, medicine, business, writing, and publishing.
Classics
The civilization and cultural achievements of ancient Greece and Rome continue to influence our values, the way we think, and the questions we ask today. Study the languages, literature, culture, and influence of the ancient world.
Classics and English
Classics offers joint majors if you have strong interest in an area such as English. The civilization and cultural achievements of ancient Greece and Rome continue to influence our values, the way we think, and the questions we ask today. Study the languages, literature, culture, and influence of the ancient world.
Classics and History
Classics offers joint majors if you have strong interest in an area such as history. The civilization and cultural achievements of ancient Greece and Rome continue to influence our values, the way we think, and the questions we ask today. Study the languages, literature, culture, and influence of the ancient world.
Classics and Philosophy
Classics offers joint majors if you have strong interest in an area such as philosophy. The civilization and cultural achievements of ancient Greece and Rome continue to influence our values, the way we think, and the questions we ask today. Study the languages, literature, culture, and influence of the ancient world.
Community Building and Social Change
Community building and social change introduces you to the challenges and opportunities for revitalizing and strengthening communities in contemporary urban America.
Comparative Literature
"Comp lit" invites you to engage with the world of literature in English and beyond. Explore important Western and non-Western works from many different lenses including philosophy, religion, and psychology.
Computer Informatics
Computer informatics focuses on how people interact daily with information technology. It goes beyond pure computer science and provides a context for solving problems with technology.
Computer Science
Computers and problem solving with algorithm analysis have drastically changed the way people live and work. Our program focuses on fundamental computing concepts and general programming principles.
Dance and Movement Studies
The study of dance involves the total exploration of the self: emotional, intellectual, and kinesthetic. Develop an awareness and appreciation of movement in all its diverse forms and enhance your ability to communicate through nonverbal expression.
Earth and Atmospheric Studies
This program focuses on the challenges and complexities of Earth system processes that sustain the growing human population. Build a strong foundation in the physical science of Earth systems and the fundamental physical processes. Understanding these processes prepares you to address challenges that human populations face. Explore sustainable development of energy and natural resources, and assessment of adaptation and mitigation strategies for potential natural hazards, such as intense storms and flooding.
East Asian Studies
In East Asian studies, study an East Asian language (Chinese, Korean, or Japanese). A core component is to encourage and facilitate direct exchange between East Asia and the US. Students spend at least a semester in China, Korea, or Japan (alternate destinations are also encouraged), developing a deep understanding of the region and creating lasting ties to it.
Economics
Economics describes and analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. Students studying economics at Emory gain a strong theoretical and empirical foundation in economics.
Economics and Mathematics
Economics and mathematics prepares you for math-intensive doctoral economics programs or quantitatively oriented MBA programs. It features substantial mathematics and economics coursework.
Economics and Computer Science
The joint Economics/Computer Science major is designed to provide students with an education that combines economic reasoning, empirical methods and data analytics, and knowledge of machine learning and artificial intelligence to understand how data can be used to understand economic phenomenon in the digital age.
Economics and Human Health
Economics and human health is a joint major that prepares you for a wide variety of career paths. This program is geared towards students who are interested in economics along with pre-health (pre-med, pre-vet, etc.) fields.
Engineering
In cooperation with Georgia Tech, Emory University offers the Dual Degree Program in Engineering. Students earn two bachelors degrees in 5-6 years—a bachelor of arts degree or a bachelor of science degree from Emory, and a bachelor of science in engineering from Georgia Tech.
Engineering Sciences
In engineering sciences, take courses in mathematics, chemistry, and physics to prepare for professions that interface with engineers, such as engineering management and patent law. Build a foundation for pursuing a graduate degree in engineering. Three tracks are available: engineering physics, materials science (which includes chemistry courses), and geosciences (which includes courses in environmental science).
English
English courses offer a broad range of study, from writing to literature in its many forms, including poetry, drama, myth, fiction, fantasy, science fiction, Shakespeare, and Southern literature. These classes are offered in an atmosphere designed to invite lively intellectual exchange.
English and Creative Writing
In English and creative writing, you will study both art and craft: the literary traditions in which you write and the elements of craft in poetry, fiction, playwriting, screenwriting, and creative nonfiction. The program fosters your development as a writer, through an emphasis on reading as a writer, generating material, and revision.
English and History
In this joint major, explore the relationships of literature and history. Build a program unique to your interests in these fields, and participate in the vibrant intellectual life of each department.
Entrepreneurship
The entrepreneurship area immerses students in the intricacies of launching a new venture. Supporting students who may already have a start-up idea and those curious about the field of study for future opportunities, explore the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate and launch a successful business.
Environment and Sustainability Management
In environment and sustainability management, focus on the history, politics, and practice of the environmental fields. Gaining a foundation in business principles and practices—including management, marketing, finance, and strategy—will prepare you for career in environmental management.
Environmental Sciences
The environmental sciences program challenges students to look at the ecological and social foundations of environmental issues and the complex interaction among them locally and globally. The interdisciplinary curriculum relies on classroom learning, field study, internships, research, and study abroad programs to help you develop skills in tackling real world issues.
Ethics
Explore important ethical questions, from cheating on campus to war, from stem cell research to the nature of professionalism. This program embodies a community of students, scholars, and teachers committed to the study of ethics in all of its dimensions. This minor prepares you for graduate professional studies in numerous fields including law, medicine, and business.
Film and Media
Develop your media literacy, the ability to think critically about the ways in which images and sounds create ideas. Become a discerning viewer and thinker about the most influential cultural forms of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Film and Media Management
This is a study of film and media in their historical and contemporary context. Explore the infrastructure and market mechanisms that support the creation and distribution of media content.
Finance
Get equipped with the analytical skills and practical expertise necessary to excel in finance careers. Course offerings emphasize a wide range of career tracks including real estate, private equity, hedge funds and new venture financing.
French
The French program combines a variety of courses in language and unique options for study abroad. The Summer in Paris six-week program immerses you in language study and cultural activities while you live with a French family. The semester or year-long program called EDUCO—one of the few programs of its kind—allows you to take classes in a variety of subjects at the University of Paris.
German Studies
The German Studies program covers cultural, literacy, language and historical topics relevant to the German-speaking world. Study abroad opportunities exist as well as internships and research opportunities as you prepare for an international career or graduate studies.
Global Development Studies
This interdisciplinary program focuses on social justice, sustainable economic development, public health, global interconnection and public service, emphasizing a rights-based approach to development studies.
Global Health, Culture and Society
Gain perspective to meet challenges and opportunities arising from a complex interplay of political, environmental, social, historical and cultural systems. From global needs in the field to clinical care, learn about confronting global health challenges as they happen. Explore how to power social change and contribute to building community partnerships that advance health.
Greek
Approximately 12 percent of English words originate from Greek. The Greek program introduces the core principles of classical Greek, a foundation the empowers you to read and understand literary works rapidly.
Health Innovation
Gain an understanding of the cutting-edge science of health innovations in areas such as personalized medicine and health, applications and translations involved in global health, the science of nutrition and health policy. Build a foundation in the basics of management, marketing and operations and develop business practices that make us better stewards of financial, human and organizational resources.
Hebrew
As on of the oldest living languages and the language of the Old Testament, Hebrew has a history that few other languages can match. The minor in Hebrew introduces students to the language, people, culture, and history of the modern Hebrew-speaking world.
Hindi
Hindi-Urdu is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. The Hindi minor offers instruction from elementary to advanced levels, and regular and special topics in Hindi-Urdu language, literature and culture.
History
History is the study of the shared human experience over time. In a world transformed by the powerful tides of globalization, history provides an intellectual toolkit for dealing with complex international realities. Develop place-based knowledged and understanding of how unintended consequences shape our lives in an increasingly complex world.
History and Art History
The program in history and art history is a joint major that combines a broad study of history with an emphasis on the ways that art objects—from Egyptian funerary items to modern sculpture —reflect the politics and customs of the times.
Human Health
Health is a universal human good and a major contemporary challenge to humanity. Learn about—and engage in—the complex scientific and social problems involved in health and well-being. Study health in an integrated model that prepares you for a broad range of opportunities, including professional or graduate schools, and careers in health policy, global health, health research, and pastoral care.
Information Systems and Operations Management
Explore the variety of approaches to structured and unstructured problem solving that are critical to today's businesses and the hallmarks of modern consulting best practices. Gain an appreciation of the dynamics of systems and process in preparation for analytical work.
Integrated Visual Arts
Integrated visual arts combines studio art practice with the history and theory of art. Students are encouraged to develop as arts professionals who excel at their craft, as well as in written expression and critical thinking. Foundational courses include art, art history, and structured studio courses. Study abroad and summer internships are also encouraged.
Interdisciplinary Studies
If you have a particular intellectual topic that fascinates you, then the interdisciplinary studies or "IDS" major may be for you. Customize your coursework from multiple departments, pursue interships, and contribute a senior project under the mentorship of a faculty advisior. Coursework also includes a focus on writing and how to conduct independent research.
International Business
International business prepares you to conduct business in an increasingly globalized world. Learn about formulating global strategies, understanding and reporting global transactions, dealing with the complexities of global trade and finance, and marketing across geographic boundaries. There is also an opportunity to study or work abroad to gain first-hand international business experience.
International Studies
International studies is designed for students interested primarily in the fields of international relations and comparative politics. It offers a focus on social sciences—areas that deal with human society and social relationship—with a political science foundation.
Italian Studies
Focus of the study of Italy from a multifaceted perspective: literary, cultural, historical, artistic, philosophical, and political. Italy has the cultures, landscapes, and histories to fill a lifetime of investigation. Knowing Italian places you in a position to explore Italy's past and present from the most fulfilling vantage point.
Japanese
Be empowered to achieve a high level of familiarity with the language and culture of Japan. The curriculum offers elementary through advanced language training, as well as a broad range of elective courses. Classes in the areas of Japanese literature, gender and sexuality, and cultural studies supplement the language classes and prepare you for a wide range of careers in the global economy of the 21st century.
Jewish Studies
Explore topics such as the study of Jews and Judaism from different disciplines—history, religious studies, language and linguistics, literature, theology, political science, anthropology. This program provides a foundation for students who would like to pursue Jewish studies in graduate school, enroll in a rabbinical program, or work in Jewish organizations and communities.
Korean
Choosing a minor in Korean is a great way to increase your expertise in the language and culture, as well as your professional marketability. Careers in fields as diverse as business, law, education, or art are increasingly geared toward international interests and concerns, so a background in Korean is indispensable in today's global environment.
Latin
The Latin program will reveal to you the essential elements of classical Latin, enabling you to read and understand literary works better and more rapidly.
Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Latin America and the Caribbean, home to two-thirds of the population of the Americas, is a diverse and globalizing region deeply intertwined with the US. The Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACS) program provides courses on the past and present of this unique part of the world. Taught in English and Spanish, LACS courses combine approaches from history, the social sciences, politics, arts, and literature.
Linguistics
Expose yourself to a broad range of information in the study of language from the perspectives of physiology, cognition, meaning, society, and culture. Learn to think critically about language and linguistic research, describe and apply linguistic principles and methods, and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Lusophone Studies
Explore the Lusophone (Portuguese-speaking) world with language and culture study in this minor. Students are strongly encouraged to study abroad in a Portuguese-speaking country.
Marketing
Marketing is concerned with creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners, and society at large. Develop your skills to analyze customers and market opportunities, create marketing strategies, and implement marketing programs. Gain expertise in the latest methods of understanding customer behavior and assessing effective marketing plans. Besides students whose interest is a career in marketing, this program is popular for students interested in general management careers, as well as in the media and entertainment field or management consulting.
Mathematics
Mathematics, the science of space and number, is a key discipline in the liberal arts, and many of the natural and social sciences depend upon it. The study of mathematics helps in the development of general analytical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities.
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics offers joint majors if you have strong interests in an area such as computer science. The study of mathematics helps in the development of general analytical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities. These skills coordinate well with using algorithm analysis to solve problems with computers.
Mathematics and Political Science
Mathematics offers joint majors if you have strong interests in an area such as political science. The study of mathematics helps in the development of general analytical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities, and political science describes and analyzes political life.
Medical Imaging
Graduates of this specialized undergraduate bachelor of medical science (BMSc) program should advance more rapidly into management, educational positions, careers as application specialists for imaging equipment, or advanced clinical practice in CT and MRI.
Mediterranean Archaeology
Mediterranean archaeology minor covers the material culture of peoples from the Mediterranean basin, ranging from the Ancient Near East to the classical world and from the earliest times to late antiquity. Students explore philological, historical, and cultural themes in the classical world, Egypt, and biblical archaeology.
Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies
After completion of this program, you will have the knowledge, languages, and analytic tools to pursue employment relating to or advanced study of the Middle East and South Asia. Coursework includes language (Arabic, Hebrew, Hindi, Persian, Tibetan) along with courses in history, the arts, and comparative culture. Study abroad opportunities also exist.
Music
Study music as an academic discipline in one of three tracks: Composition, Performance, or Research. The program has over sixty faculty artists who offer a range of creative opportunities in performance, composition, ethnomusicology, music history, and music theory. The curriculum embraces music majors and minors and welcomes the participation of students from every discipline across the university.
Neuroethics
Neuroethics works at the intersection of neuroscience, ethics, and society. Gain understanding in responsible applications of neuroscience research, the clinic, and how that impacts culture. The minor is geared toward students seeking scholarly preparation in the ethical and social implications of neuroscientific progress.
Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology
Explore a unique synthesis of the fields of neuroscience and behavior. This program provides a breadth and focus not found in traditional biology, psychology, neuroscience, or anthropology programs, bringing together the expertise and enthusiasm of a diverse group of faculty from across majors. Coursework includes evolution and animal behavior, developmental biology, systems neuroscience, scientific communication, and ethics.
Nursing
Train to be a nurse and earn a BSN. Complete your liberal arts and nursing prerequisites in your first two years, and transfer seamlessly into the School of Nursing at the start of your junior year. Learn the practice of nursing in clinical and classroom settings and participate in domestic or international service learning opportunities, too.
Nutrition Science
This curriculum highlights the science of human nutritional biology from the cellular basis to the whole body. Explore the psychological, cultural, and ecological influences on dietary choices. Investigate the biological processes underlying health, optimal wellness, and disease from prenatal life to old age. Enhance your knowledge of nutrition in preparation for further study in the field, as a background for careers in medicine, public health, and associated fields, and as a basis to optimize personal health and well-being.
Persian Language and Literature
In addition to sequenced language instruction, students may take related courses in literature, culture and history. In addition, there are opportunities for extended learning through various study abroad programs.
Philosophy
The philosophy major exposes students to the rich history of philosophy and provides a broad education in areas like ethics, metaphysics, aesthetics, and epistemology. Philosophy is a core, liberal arts major that awakens students to the wonder of the world and the complexity of some of life's most probing questions.
Philosophy and Religion
Philosophy courses challenge you to consider yourself and the world you live in with a critical eye, with a consideration of fundamental questions about issues of human existence. There are also possible joint majors in philosophy and other areas of study, such as religion.
Philosophy, Politics, Law
Designed to prepare a thoughtful and engaged citizenry, the Philosophy, Politics, Law major is excellent preparation for law school and careers in law and public policy. Students examine questions integral to politics and the rule of law, such as the nature of justice and political legitimacy as well as debates, current and historical, concerning the nature of democracy, freedom, rights, and representative government.
Physics
Physics, the science dealing with energy, matter, and their interactions, is offered for students who wish to major in physics, mathemetics, computer science, or chemistry, and for students who seek a pre-engineering curriculum.
Physics and Astronomy
Physics and Astronomy might be the path for you if you're interested in studying astronomy but may pursue another career such as medicine, law, or teaching. This program will also benefit you if you're planning to pursue graduate education and a career in astronomy.
Playwriting
The playwriting major brings together the disciplines of theater studies and creative writing in an innovative synthesis designed to educate playwrights as writers and as theater professionals. Established and emerging playwrights come to Emory to work on their plays with a diverse group of artistic collaborators including students, faculty and professional theater artists. Students are engaged in an endeavor that spans the full process, from conceiving an idea to opening night.
Political Science
The political science major involves students in the systematic study of government, politics, and political behavior. Students are encouraged to pursue an internship, whether with local, state, or federal government office, a non-profit organization, foreign consulate, or news organization. Study abroad opportunities also exist.
Predictive Health
Predictive health brings together perspectives from medicine, public health, business, economics, the social sciences—areas that deal with human society and social relationship—and humanities. Explore a model of health care based on a personalized approach to health and well-being rather than the traditional disease-oriented model.
Psychology
Psychology examines and explains the behavior and mental processes of humans. The Psychology program offers a balanced curriculum in experimental, psychobiological, social/personality/clinical, and cognitive/developmental areas. A variety of hands-on research opportunities also exist on campus.
Psychology and Linguistics
This joint major is for students interested in how people use language. It introduces students to fundamental aspects of the study of psychology and linguistics, particularly how these two perspectives complement and inform one another in human language usage. This major is for students interested in pursuing a graduate career in cognitive psychology, linguistics, communication, cognitive science, or speech and hearing sciences.
Public Policy and Analysis
The program combines the study of public policy with the power of data analysis, empowering students to make decisions and leverage opportunities. The program prepares students for employment in many public policy, data-oriented fields, or for graduate study in political science, law, or public policy.
Quantitative Sciences
Quantitative science meets the increasing demand for research and analytical skills to interpret data, providing training that is quantitatively rigorous but with a focus on real-world applications. With this major, students take both quantitative classes (such as statistics, game theory, and experimental methods) and classes in an associated field of interest (such as political science, psychology, neuroscience and behavioral biology, history, or women's, gender, and sexuality studies).
Real Estate
This major provides training in the nuances of the real estate industry, with emphasis on factors that make up the market and the intricacies of properties as an asset. In addition to fundamentals, students receive high-level training in development, REITS, and capital markets. Not only is Atlanta one of the largest real estate markets in the country, but it's also home to the regional offices of many real estate companies that operate throughout the US and beyond.
Religion
The academic study of religion is an intellectual endeavor first and foremost, but it also involves the consideration of questions about fundamental issues of human existence. Explore teachings and practices of the living religions of the world. Study aspects of religion comparatively and thematically across traditions and delve into religion in public life, religion and gender, or religion and culture.
Religion and Anthropology
Religion offer joint majors with areas of your strong interest, such as anthropology.
Religion and Classical Civilization
In this program, explore how religion has shaped the fundamental issues of human existence. Take into account the foundation of classical civilization and explore the many aspects of classical culture—including religion, literature, art, archaeology, history, and philosophy.
Religion and History
The academic study of religion is an intellectual endeavor first and foremost, but it also involves the consideration of questions about fundamental issues of human existence. In this program, explore how religion has shaped the human experience from a historical perspective. The program follows a logical and focused path for exploring the role of religion in history.
Religion and Sociology
Religion offers joint majors if you have a strong interests in an area such as sociology. Religion involves the consideration of questions about fundamental issues of human existence. Sociology is the study of human social behavior, the groups to which humans belong, and the interactions that occur within those groups.
Rhetoric, Writing, Information Design
The RWID minor engages students in a rich body of rhetorical and persuasive writing, exploring this powerful communication form. Students study the history and theory of the art and also conduct research and writing in tandem with their major.
Russian and East European Studies
The Russian and East European studies program combines intensive language acquisition coursework (in Russian or another related language) with coursework in geography, politics, history, and film. Broaden your knowledge about the former USSR and eastern Europe through inter-disciplinary programming on-campus or through study abroad.
Science, Culture, and Society
Science, culture, and society expands your science literacy by introducing basic ideas in the physical and biological sciences. Engage in intense discussion and research in issues that can benefit from varied approaches—issues such as race, bioterrorism, and technology and human well-being health. Learn to approach science from nontraditional directions or through interdisciplinary connections such as science and literature, science writing, and science and the arts.
Sociology
Sociology is the study of human social behavior, the groups to which humans belong, and the interactions that occur within those groups. The aim is to help students recognize the relationship between their own experience and the broader social forces that shape the world.
Spanish
The Spanish major teaches students the languages, texts, and cultures of the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking worlds, including Spain, Latin America, and the US. It aims to engage students, other scholars, and members of local and other communities in the study of these worlds across disciplines. The courses help develop students' understanding of past and present texts—from literary texts to film and media texts to everyday talk. They also explore the social and cultural contexts that shape and are shaped by such texts.
Spanish and Linguistics
The Spanish and Linguistics program combines Spanish language acquisition with linguistics, which is the theoretical investigation of how languages develop and signify meaning.
Spanish and Portuguese
The Spanish and Portuguese program combines study of these two related foreign languages, covering literature, linguistics, theater, music, and translation.
Strategy and Management Consulting
The study of organizations draws from many social science disciplines including economics, political science, psychology, and sociology. Organizational scholars use an array of quantitative and qualitative research methods to develop important insights about the antecedents and consequences of organizational behavior. Engage in the academic analysis of organizations to discover how and why organizations behave the way they do.
Sustainability
Sustainability is the intersection of social, environmental, and economic issues. Involving far more than simply turning off lights or recycling bottles and paper, sustainability has implications for how we eat and drink. It impacts how we treat the land, sea, air, and atmosphere and informs how we assess the proper balance between profit, politics, and the common good. Coursework includes environmental science, economics, history, anthropology, philosophy, health, and political sciences classes.
Sustainability Sciences
This curriculum explores the challenges of sustainability, bridging theory and practice in understanding what determines sustainability in world of humans and their environment. Investigate how human institutions, organizations, cultures, and technologies link and interact with their biophysical environments.
Theater Studies
Theater studies includes courses in acting, the history of the theater, and theater design. Majors and minors are not limited by specializing in one area. They are exposed to all aspects of theater: performance, history, literature, criticism, design and technical theater, and theater administration. Atlanta is a vibrant arts city and provides the perfect backdrop to pursue these studies, land internships, and start a career.
Undecided
Integrated visual arts combines studio art practice with the history and theory of art. Students are encouraged to develop as arts professionals who excel at their craft, as well as in written expression and critical thinking. Foundational courses include art, art history, and structured studio courses. Study abroad and summer internships are also encouraged.
Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
This program investigates the topics of women, gender, and sexuality from an inclusive perspective that takes into consideration factors such as socioeconomic status, race, and national identity. Students develop skills of critical thinking and analysis, writing and research, imagination and creative expression.