27 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

English and Creative Writing department at Hollins University provides majors and other interested students an opportunity to enhance their powers of expression through the close reading of texts, the free exchange of ideas in a supportive and demanding environment, and the production of original works of poetry, prose, and literary analysis.  

Economics majors at Hollins University have achieved success in a variety of professions. Many graduates go on to high-level careers in management and finance. They also earn acceptance into the business school, law school, or other graduate schools of their choice. A strong liberal arts education gives graduates the ability to flourish in a competitive job market.

Theatre department at Hollins University is a creative community, and we embrace this identity in the classroom, the rehearsal hall, the scene shop, and on stage. We engage in the development of theatre artists, thinkers, and leaders looking to change the future of American theatre.

Public Health program at Hollins University is specifically designed with a core that builds a foundation of knowledge in public health and a slate of electives that allows the student to build their own path of specialty study. Working with the program director, students can construct a generalized program, one focused on socio-cultural perspectives, or one anchored in the natural sciences.

Biology students at Hollins University develop a broad understanding of life – both plant and animal. You’ll explore the organization and processes of each, from cells through organ systems to species and evolution to populations and ecosystems.

Music program at Hollins University takes many forms: performing, composing, learning a new instrument, joining an ensemble, or making new discoveries in the classroom. 

French major at Hollins University embraces the cultural past of France and the French-speaking world. It also explores the dynamic present of all French-speaking peoples and cultures of the 21st century. Because of the dual focus on the historical and the contemporary, students can engage in the world as global citizens.

Political Science program at Hollins University emphasizes the relationship between politics in theory and politics in action. Students practice what they learn in the classroom both on and off campus. 

Business major at Hollins University seeks to educate students, within the context of liberal arts, in the analytical skills necessary for the understanding of the global economy, the impact of economic policies on individuals and enterprises, and the interactions between economics, politics, societies, and the private sector.

Film studies program at Hollins University balances instruction in creating films and videos with courses in film history, aesthetics, and cultural criticism. We offer numerous hands-on opportunities on and off campus for you to put into practice what you’ve learned.

Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science students at Hollins University are well educated in calculus, linear algebra, statistics, algebra, and analysis. They learn to apply mathematical concepts to problem solving. Additionally, they are immersed in the development and communication of applied and theoretical mathematics.

Education Program at Hollins University prepares teachers who demonstrate best practices in connecting content with evidence-based pedagogical methods and modern technological innovations to nurture the academic, social, and emotional development of each student

Gender and Women’s Studies at Hollins University is an interdisciplinary program. It explores how systems of oppression/resistance and privilege operate. Faculty members dedicate themselves to creating an environment that fosters critical thinking. 

At Hollins University, Dance majors learn to think of dance as a dynamic form, full of possibilities for growth and innovation. Members of the dance community are encouraged to discover, refine, and celebrate who they are as artists.

Philosophy students at Hollins University are trained in the techniques of logic and philosophical reasoning, criticism, and analytical writing. They become fluent in a variety of important topics in philosophy. Most classes are taught as seminars or group tutorials to encourage discussion.

History major at Hollins University prepares students to be critical thinkers, effective communicators, and engaged and informed global citizens. Students of history do more than study the past. They learn broad, critical thinking, to look beyond what happened to why. History is not only inherently interesting, it’s also good preparation for anything else you do. 

Communication Studies degree at Hollins University is both broad and deep. Students learn about communication processes in a wide variety of contexts. They get to know professors in small, relaxed classes, and professors get to know students and their interests. Course projects and activities are designed with those interests in mind.

 The field of Environmental Studies and Environmental Sciences at Hollins University explores the relationship between humans and the environment. It draws on the natural and social sciences as well as the arts and humanities.

Spanish major at Hollins University is for students interested in learning Spanish, or improving their Spanish-language skills. They also explore the culture, literature, and the business practices of the world’s Hispanic sector.

Religious Studies program at Hollins University focus on the world’s religions. They explore the rituals, beliefs, texts, and ethical systems of the world’s religions. They look at the cultural contexts that shape, and are in turn shaped by, religious communities and beliefs.