17 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

The Theatre major from University of Maryland offers a balanced, liberal arts education that integrates production, design, and scholarship. 

As members of the Classical Languages and Literatures program at the University of Maryland, we pride ourselves on bringing the ancient world to life. Our subject embraces all aspects of the closely related cultures of ancient Greece and Rome: their languages, material culture, history, literature, religions, politics, and gender systems.

The Philosophy, Politics, and Economics major at University of Maryland brings together insights and methods from several different disciplines to help students think rigorously and creatively about pressing social and political questions.

In studying Philosophy at University of Maryland, students develop the skills required to clarify and critically analyze ideas and arguments, both orally and in writing.

The Romance Languages Major from University of Maryland is jointly offered by the Department of French and Italian and the Department of Spanish and Portuguese. 

The Jewish Studies major at University of Maryland is designed for students who want an in-depth exposure to Jewish culture, literature, history, and texts. The major is to provides with a broad understanding of the full range of Jewish experience over the past four millennia as well as in-depth understanding of aspects of that history and culture.

In the Italian program from University of Maryland you will learn that itlaian is the language of art, of music, and of poetry. It is also the language of a wealthy, modern industrialized nation now playing an active role in a new United Europe.

In the Linguistics program from University of Maryland students will learn that human beings share a capacity for language, unique to the species. This capacity guides the learning of language in children and constrains the character of the languages we come to have.

The students in the History program at University of Maryland will be able to distinguish among a variety of genres of primary and secondary historical texts (e.g. documents, monographs, letters, novels, film, political cartoons, essays) and use them appropriately and effectively in academic work.

The Japanese Program at the University of Maryland offers a wide range of courses on the language, literature, and linguistics of Japan. The program features Japanese language instruction from beginning to advanced levels, and provides training in both spoken and written Japanese.

Majoring in French Language and Literature at University of Maryland offers a gateway to the literatures and cultures of 29 countries around the world, including in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, the Middle East and North America. 

The English Language and Literature major from University of Maryland includes five main elements, which are together designed to introduce students to the basic approaches for studying literature, rhetoric, and media; to the structures and effects of the English language; and to theories and practices of writing from the creative to the professional. 

The core of this Russian Language and Literature program from University of Maryland focuses on a firm preparation in Russian language sufficient to permit students to explore in depth the culture, history, and contemporary society of Russia and the Independent States.

The Chinese major from University of Maryland provides the training and cultural background needed for entering East Asia-related careers in such fields as higher education, the arts, business, government, international relations, agriculture, or the media.

The Secondary Education - English program at the University of Maryland offers an experience designed to prepare aspiring educators to excel in teaching English Language Arts (ELA) in grades 7-12.

The Spanish Language, Literatures, and Cultures program offered by University of Maryland offers students the skills to communicate effectively in Spanish and demonstrate knowledge of cultures in the Spanish-speaking world. Spanish is one of the world’s great languages of commerce and diplomacy, and has rich literary and cultural traditions.

The Secondary Education - World Languages Concentration at University of Maryland, Bachelor of Arts program prepares you for an enriching career in world language education for grades PK-12. This program addresses the critical shortage of certified language teachers while providing you with valuable linguistic and cultural skills.