101 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

Majoring in History at Salem State University will enable you to study the past while preparing for the future. History, which illuminates both the diversity and commonality of human experience over time and places, is essential to understanding the forces that have produced our world and that continue to shape its development.

The Salem State University offers a degree in Physical Education, Teacher Prep. If you see yourself as a physical education teacher, the dual degree 4+1 program is the way to get there. Major in sports and movement science and minor in education to reach your teaching goals.

The Salem State University offers a degree in Spanish, Middle or High School Teacher Prep. If you see yourself as a Spanish teacher at any level K-12, the combined degree 4+1 program is the way to get there. 

The Salem State University offers a degree in Liberal Studies. This major serves current and prospective students in both the day and evening/continuing education divisions.

The Salem State University offers a degree in Biology, Middle or High School Teacher Prep. If you see yourself as a biology teacher, the combined degree 4+1 program is the way to get there. 

The Nursing, Accelerated Second Degree at Salem State University is designed for those individuals who have a non-nursing bachelor’s degree and wish to pursue a career in nursing.

Do you love learning about other cultures? The bachelor of arts in World Languages and Cultures, French Concentration from Salem State University helps students develop the skills they need to communicate effectively, while also cultivating critical thinking skills, a comparative perspective on global issues, and the ability to work with diverse groups of people in a multilingual setting. 

The Art, Interactive Multimedia Concentration at Salem State University prepares the art major for a career in interactive multimedia design and is committed to the development of both creative thinking and technical proficiency in the field. 

Do you love learning about other cultures? The bachelor of arts in World Languages and Cultures, Spanish Concentration at Salem State University helps students develop the skills they need to communicate effectively, while also cultivating critical thinking skills, a comparative perspective on global issues, and the ability to work with diverse groups of people in a multilingual setting. 

The Sport and Movement Science, Exercise Science - Professional Track at Salem State University is designed to provide the student with the competencies necessary to become a skilled and competitive professional in the marketplace.

A bachelor of science in Nursing (BSN) degree at Salem State University blends academic and experiential learning. Grounded in liberal arts the BSN program prepares students for entry into professional nursing practice and provides the foundation for further study towards an advanced degree in nursing. 

The English, Professional Writing Concentration program at Salem State University educates students in the critical thinking, collaborative temperament and writing skills required for 21st century leadership.

The Media and Communication, Journalism Concentration at Salem State University provides students with the reporting, interviewing, writing and multimedia experience needed to thrive in today’s digital journalism landscape. 

The Art, Art History Concentration at Salem State University provides an opportunity to acquire a broad background in Western and Non-Western art. It prepares the student for graduate study leading to MA and PhD degrees. Upon completion of graduate study, career opportunities in museum work, art restoration, teaching and research are available. 

Advertising students take courses in advertising principles and copywriting for a variety of media. They also produce print, radio, and video ads in our media lab and work on real-world advertising projects locally and nationally. The Media and Communication, Advertising Concentration program is offered by Salem State University.

The Business Administration, Marketing Concentration at Salem State University provides students with the opportunity to develop the creative and data driven decision-making skills and knowledge needed to deliver products and services that are responsive to the evolving needs of customers.

The bachelor of science (BS) in Biology at Salem State University exposes students to a broad background in the discipline including required courses in chemistry and physics.

A bachelor of arts in Economics offered by Salem State University provides students with the qualitative skills they need to critically analyze questions faced by policy makers and firms. Students must complete a combination of economics and math courses as well as complete a research project to achieve the BA.

Do you want to work on emerging environmental problems? At Salem State University Geological Sciences, we offer career opportunities addressing critical current questions such as climate change, human impact on the environment and natural resources.

Students in the BFA Theatre Arts, Stage Management Option at Salem State University will take classes in performance, directing and stage management. They will work on run crews, serve as assistant stage managers and may have the opportunity to stage manage on more department productions.