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52 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university
Creative Writing
The Creative Writing major offered at Pennsylvania State University allows students to develop their writing skills through craft classes, literature classes, and writing workshops, in preparation for a variety of post-graduation options, from continuing on to M.F.A. degree programs to working in the professional fields of publishing, editing and education.
Theatre
The BA in Theatre at Pennsylvania State University asks students to consider the theatrical past, to reflect on their reasons for doing theatre now, and to imagine what theatre can be in the future. Students take a broad range of courses in theatre theory and practice. They gain experience as dramaturgs and assistant directors for the School of Theatre Penn State Centre Stage.
History
This History major at Pennsylvania State University provides a broad introduction to the history of the great civilizations of the world and specific areas of historical inquiry.
Psychological and Social Sciences
Pennsylvania State University offers a degree in Psychological and Social Sciences, which fosters an understanding of human behavior and its influence on society as well as the impact of social forces on individuals. It includes the disciplines of psychology, sociology, anthropology, and human development and family studies.
World Languages (K-12) Education
The World Languages (K-12) Education major at Pennsylvania State University helps prepare students for kindergarten through high school teaching positions and for other employment in fields related to their content language areas.
Chinese
The major in Chinese at Pennsylvania State University is designed to develop skills in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing Chinese, as well as to promote an understanding of the diverse literatures, cultures, and traditions of the Chinese-speaking world, ranging from China itself to Chinese-speaking America.
Philosophy
The Philosophy B.S. option at Pennsylvania State University is intended for students who wish to study philosophy as part of a multiple major program with other B.S. degree programs, especially those connected to the life sciences, the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or technology.
Writing and Digital Media
The Writing and Digital Media major at Pennsylvania State University is intended to prepare students to write effectively in a variety of workplace and academic settings. Methods of instruction draw upon the strategies and techniques of practicing writers outside of the University, including workshops, peer conferencing, collaborative writing, portfolio preparation, and internships.
History
The B.A. degree program in History at Pennsylvania State University focuses on the study of the evolution of American and European institutions.
English
This English major at Pennsylvania State University offers courses in literary and cultural studies, and in various forms of writing. It provides a sound foundation in the liberal arts and opportunities to develop creative and analytical skills, as well as to cultivate an appreciation for literary expression.
History (Liberal Arts)
This History (Liberal Arts) major from Pennsylvania State University provides a broad introduction to the history of the great civilizations of the world and specific areas of historical inquiry.
English (Abington)
Majors in English (Abington) at Pennsylvania State University can emphasize writing, literature, or rhetoric, or a mix of literature, writing, and rhetoric. All provide a liberal education and all develop analytic and writing skills. Qualified students may participate in the career internship and in the English honors program.
Integrative Science (Abington)
The Integrative Science (Abington) major at Pennsylvania State University is an interdisciplinary degree that aims to provide a broad, general education in science.
Humanities
This Humanities major at Pennsylvania State University helps students appreciate, understand, and interpret relationships among the arts, ideas, media, and values that have shaped Western and world cultures. Students are taught to become active learners who can synthesize, interpret, and communicate knowledge and experience through writing, speaking, and creative expression in a variety of media.
Integrated Social Sciences
Study society and the relationships among individuals and institutions. This online Integrated Social Sciences degree program at Pennsylvania State University is an excellent choice for students who have not identified a specialized field they wish to enter or for students who want to leverage previous education to complete a degree.
Spanish
This Spanish major offered at Pennsylvania State University is designed to develop basic skills in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing Spanish. In addition, the program aims to acquaint students with the literature and civilization of the Hispanic world and introduce them to the study of Hispanic linguistics.
Health Humanities
The Health Humanities program at Pennsylvania State University emphasizes the application of concepts and methods from history, literature, philosophy, communications, religious studies, cultural and language studies, and the arts, to educate us about the human condition.
Multidisciplinary Studies (Liberal Arts)
Multidisciplinary Studies (Liberal Arts) at Pennsylvania State University is a multi-disciplinary, theme-oriented, and student-designed major leading to a bachelor of arts degree.
Information Technology Ethics and Compliance
The field of Information Technology Ethics and Compliance at Pennsylvania State University requires people with analytical and complex decision-making skills, including technical skills and strong communication and critical thinking skills. Equally important are people well-versed in the ways that history, politics, culture, and context shape interactions among people, information, and technology.
Humanities (University College)
This major helps students appreciate, understand, and interpret relationships among the arts, ideas, media, and values that have shaped Western and world cultures.