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37 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university
Biology
As a Biology major, from the Occidental College you will engage in scientific investigation of nature, from the molecular level to entire ecosystems, developing skills to address the challenges related to the natural world.
Cognitive Science
Studying Cognitive Science at Occidental College teaches you about the nature of consciousness, the interaction of mind and matter, and the relationship between thought and language.
Critical Theory and Social Justice
The curriculum guides you through a rich intellectual history of cultural theories, civil rights struggles, and liberation movements. At the heart of the Critical Theory and Social Justice program from the Occidental College is an interrogation of inequality and systems of power.
Chemistry
Understanding chemistry the underlying principles that govern the interactions, composition, and reactivity of matter in all its forms is critical to addressing the most pressing environmental, technological, and societal challenges. Occidental College Chemistry program is guided by the principle that the best way to learn science is to do science.
Theater
You’ll embrace the excitement of theater through an intense and joyful program of performance and study. Occidental College Theater program curriculum provides a rich understanding of both the enactment of the written word and the essence of theatrical expression.
French Studies
The French Studies program at Occidental College introduces you to the rich intellectual, literary, cultural and political traditions of the Francophone world through the study of works from Africa, the Caribbean, Canada and Europe.
Environmental Science
The Environmental Science concentration at Occidental College explores the intersection of human systems and the natural world.
Computer Science
Computer science is the systematic study of the organization and processing of information. As a Computer Science major at Occidental College, you will develop skills to address and solve global and local issues. You will graduate with an understanding of the intersection of culture and technology.
History
In pursuit of this, History courses at Occidental College stress critical thinking and the application of evidence and argument to understanding the larger world, as well as attention to new perspectives on the world’s peoples and societies.
Physics
Current research in Physics department from the Occidental College includes work on particle astrophysics, condensed matter physics, plasma physics, and theoretical efforts in cosmology, particle physics, and complex systems.
Politics
The Politics department from Occidental College will help you understand electoral outcomes, how systems of government differ around the world, and how social movements and identity influence political decisions.
Diplomacy and World Affairs
Occidental College nationally recognized Diplomacy and World Affairs (DWA) program takes an interdisciplinary approach to the study of international relations.
Black Studies
At Occidental College, Black Studies offers a transnational, interdisciplinary approach to understanding the histories, cultures, and political movements of the African diaspora.
Spanish and French Studies
The Spanish and French Studies department from the Occidental College represents a community of scholars that gathers faculty and students working across a wide range of interests in the fields of literature, culture, and linguistics.
American Studies
Situated at the intersection of historical and cultural analyses, students in American Studies program from the Occidental College interrogate the multiple voices and visions that have shaped American culture both past and present, and analyze debates over the meaning of American identity and culture in the United States and in transnational contexts.
Biochemistry
Studying Biochemistry at the Occidental College allows you to explore the molecular components of the cell and the chemical changes characteristic of living organisms.
Japanese Studies
The Japanese Studies major at the Occidental College is intended for students primarily interested in Japanese language and literature.