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43 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university
Religious Studies
The Religious Studies program of Eckerd College provides an excellent background for a career as well as an appropriate way of becoming a well-informed person. Teachers, social workers, counselors, writers, youth workers, chaplains, Christian educators, directors of camps and conferences, ministers, and church musicians often begin their preparation with a major in religious study.
Biology
The Biology program of Eckerd College is designed to give a broad pre-professional background for students interested in careers in biology, molecular biology, biomedical science, environmental science, and related fields.
Creative Writing
In the Creative Writing program of Eckerd College, students inaugurate a life-long apprenticeship in the literary arts. Creative Writing majors study classic and contemporary literature and learn the fundamentals of narrative, poetic, and dramatic craft.
Physics
A professional physicist might be engaged in anything from exploring the origins of the universe to manipulating atoms for tomorrow’s computer chips. Majors of the Physics program of Eckerd College are problem-solvers who can create and utilize quantitative models of real-world systems.
Biochemistry
The Biochemistry program of Eckerd College offers two Bachelor of Science (B.S.) programs, including one certified by the American Chemical Society (ACS).
History
The History program of Eckerd College provides perspective for understanding contemporary society and its problems; however, it can also offer a sense of one’s unique heritage as well as a comparative view of life in other cultures and other times.
Humanities
The Humanities program of Eckerd College is an interdisciplinary major coordinated by the Letters Collegium. Working together, the student and Mentor design a ten course program using the methodology of a core Letters discipline, supplemented with courses from complementary disciplines and integrative humanities courses.
Interdisciplinary Arts
The Interdisciplinary Arts program of Eckerd College builds on strengths within the Creative Arts Collegium and is designed for students with varied interests and skills who would like to build bridges linking the arts.
Anthropology
The Anthropology program of Eckerd College studies the human biological and cultural diversity. It is a holistic discipline that explores the mutual interdependence of biology and culture in the human species. Major subfields are cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, archaeology, and linguistics.
International Business
The International Business program of Eckerd College is designed to provide students with a variety of proficiencies and experiences related to career opportunities and/or preparation for graduate work.
Comparative Literature
The Comparative Literature program of Eckerd College offers students the opportunity to combine study of literature in English with literature in one or more foreign languages.
Environmental Studies
The Environmental Studies program of Eckerd College will provide students with an educational specialty grounded in the subjects and issues related to the natural environment and the relationship of the human being to the natural environment.
Film Studies
The Film Studies program of Eckerd College offers an integrated, interdisciplinary approach to the study of moving images. Above all, the major offers an integrated approach to the development of critical skills for film analysis and hands-on practical skills for production.
Marine Science
The Marine Science program of Eckerd College provides both an integrative science background and specialized foundation work especially suitable for students planning professional careers in marine fields.
Economics
The Economics program of Eckerd College is a flexible program that offers students a solid foundation in economics and the ability to pursue a variety of related interests. Our students have used this combination to build unique educational experiences, preparing themselves for work and graduate school.
Chemistry
The capabilities and skills that majors in the Chemistry program of Eckerd College are expected to obtain include knowledge of chemical synthesis, analysis, and theory.
Political Science
Students choosing to major in the Political Science program of Eckerd College gain fundamental understanding of American government, how our governmental system compares with other major political systems, and how the U.S. interrelates with the rest of the world.
Theatre
Theatre is education for life. The communications, analytical and artistic skills learned as an Eckerd College Theatre major will benefit students in any field of endeavor. Students from the Theatre program of Eckerd College have attended graduate school, joined professional theatres, and formed their own theatre companies.
Literature
The Literature program of Eckerd College offers a broad survey of great writing from English, American, and world contexts, combined with the opportunity to study selected genres, periods, and authors in depth.
Sociology
The Sociology program of Eckerd College strives to provide students with perspectives and methods that may be applied to understanding a broad range of social phenomena.