9 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

The courses of the Women's and Gender Studies program of Duquesne University can lead to undergraduate second major or undergraduate minor.

In studying Sociology at Duquesne University, students explore course topics that cover many aspects of social problems, policy and human interaction.  These range from criminal justice and global cultures, to the sociological aspects of aging, health, ethnicity, and peace and justice.

The Psychology program of Duquesne University aspires to help students understand the fundamental concepts, issues, and interest areas of psychology, both as a human science and a natural science.

Today's students need international skills and a broad cultural understanding to be competitive and to function effectively in an increasingly interdependent global environment. They can get all of this with the Spanish program of Duquesne University.

The International Security Studies program of Duquesne University is a hybrid of subjects intended to prepare the student to seek a position in the domestic or international security architecture of the modern world, whether it is in a civil or professional capacity, or in a commercial career, like risk consulting.

Political Science courses at Duquesne University help students develop skills in thinking, writing, analysis, and leadership crucial to success in our rapidly changing world. 

The Economics program from Duquesne University is a social science that employs logical reasoning and data analysis to describe how people, firms, and governments balance their desires with their limitations.

The Communication Studies program from Duquesne University draws from the richness of the communication discipline to allow students to design programs of study that meet their unique interests and professional goals.

The International Relations major at Duquesne University educates students in the historical, political, and cultural forces that shape the interactions between states, international organizations, multi-national corporations, and other international actors.