118 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

Do you feel compelled to understand society so you can make a difference? The Sociology program at Bridgewater State University provides tremendous value if you’re considering a career in law, policy development or public administration.

Elementary school educators play an integral role in children’s lives, profoundly affecting the ways in which children learn and grow. If you dream of making a difference in this way, the Elementary Education program at the Bridgewater State University will prepare you for an exciting, challenging and rewarding education career.

The History program from Bridgewater State University allows you to understand our past through a global lens. As a History major, you’ll have the opportunity to take courses in all periods of U.S. and European history, as well as learn about the history of Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, East Asia and Canada.

Early childhood educators are some of the first influences in a child’s life. The Early Childhood Education program from Bridgewater State University will provide you with the coursework and field experiences necessary to help you understand and teach children during their critical developmental years. 

Conducted out of the Department of Music, the Music degree from Bridgewater State University offers students with a love of music a path to a future career. Accredited by the National Association for Schools of Music (NASM) and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, our Bachelor of Arts in Music is known for its tremendous value in the region.

Your love of literature and writing meet professional preparation in the Department of English at Bridgewater State University. Earn your Bachelor of Arts in English in one of our four concentrations: creative writing, English education, literature and writing studies.

The Communication Studies - Public Relations concentration from Bridgewater State University provides students with foundational knowledge of public relations theory, research and professional communication skills.

The Studio Art - Art Education program from Bridgewater State University  will train your eyes, hands and mind, giving you a rich studio experience along with sound design principles, critical thinking skills and new ways of seeing the world to help you create your future in art.

Students who wish to pursue the profession of physical therapy may only do so at the graduate level. By majoring and successfully completing the Health Science - Pre-Physical Therapy concentration from Bridgewater State University and mindful advising, students make themselves eligible to apply for a postbaccalaureate degree in physical therapy.

The Photonics and Optical Engineering course from Bridgewater State University will enable students to analyze and design optical and laser systems, including photonics integrated circuits, that have a wide range of applications including manufacturing, healthcare, sensors, defense, and telecommunication.

The Biology - Secondary Education program from Bridgewater State University will provide you a solid foundation in the subject and the flexibility to add courses specific to careers in human health, biotechnology, environmental science or education.

The Geography - Environmental Sustainability and Climate Resilience concentration from Bridgewater State University prepares students seeking careers related to environmental policy, climate change or urban planning and in pursuit of graduate degrees in geography.

Earning your bachelor’s degree in Spanish from Bridgewater State University will prepare you for a variety of fields, including teaching. In today’s global society, multilingualism and cultural awareness are huge assets, wherever you choose to build your career.

Chemistry is central to all other sciences and involves all forms of life, our planet and the entire universe. Within the Chemistry - Professional Chemistry program from Bridgewater State University, you’ll gain a thorough understanding of chemical principles, as well as develop translatable research, writing and problem-solving skills.

The Spanish - Elementary Education concentration from Bridgewater State University prepares students to use their knowledge of the Spanish language and culture with school-age children and adolescents. 

The Philosophy - Applied Ethics course from Bridgewater State University will prepare you to be able to think critically on just about every topic, which can be applied to a variety of careers, ranging from law and business to the arts.

The Aviation Science - Aviation Management concentration from Bridgewater State University is designed to prepare graduates for managerial and supervisory positions throughout the air transportation industry.

Chemistry is central to all other sciences and involves all forms of life, our planet and the entire universe. Within the Chemistry - Biochemistry program from Bridgewater State University, you’ll gain a thorough understanding of chemical principles, as well as develop translatable research, writing and problem-solving skills.

The Political Science - International Affairs course from Bridgewater State University is designed for those students who wish to pursue a graduate degree and/or a career in this field.

The Political Science - Public Administration course from Bridgewater State University  is designed for those students who wish to pursue a Master of Public Administration degree and/or a career in this field.