11 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

Washington and Jefferson College's Spanish program offers courses that cover all areas of vibrant, Spanish-speaking cultures, from language and grammar to literature and film. Our faculty are proud to teach students language fluency as well as the cultural awareness to interact with native speakers from communities all over the world.

The Public Policy Program from Washington and Jefferson College combines political science, sociology, philosophy, economics, social psychology, history and other academic fields to create a rigorous, interdisciplinary major. It is intended for individuals who seek to analyze public policy issues and implement solutions based on qualitative and quantitative research.

In the Communication Arts department from Washington and Jefferson College, we mentor our students to appreciate a liberal arts education focusing on communication to enhance their personal and professional interpersonal relationships. Theoretical understandings lead to practical applications as students consider their future careers, ethical leadership and intercultural knowledge.

Child Development and Education is an inter-departmental major from Washington and Jefferson College that offers a holistic approach to how children learn, focusing on development from birth through childhood. 

The German program at Washington and Jefferson College is a nationally recognized Center of Excellence by the AATG. The program develops the skills, knowledge and qualities necessary to communicate and interact in German-speaking cultures around the world.

The Political Science major from Washington and Jefferson College prepares students for successful careers in political science-related fields, including academia, government, law, or international affairs.

The Psychology Department from Washington and Jefferson College offers a variety of experiences that facilitate our students’ abilities to apply psychological content and skills to their career goals. Through a combination of laboratory and field experiences, psychology majors can engage more deeply in learning about behavior and the variables that affect it.

International Studies at Washington and Jefferson College is an interdisciplinary major that expose students to a broad range of international issues through course offerings from the arts, humanities, and social sciences.

French students at Washington and Jefferson College learn the skills necessary to communicate in culturally appropriate ways with French speakers of diverse francophone communities. Courses range from beginning language to advanced topical seminars and immerse students in discovering “la francophonie.”

The Economics program of the Department of Economics & Business from Washington and Jefferson College provides students with the opportunity to develop a strong foundation in economic theory and the analytical tools that will allow them to think critically about complex economic and social issues on both a domestic and global scale.

Sociology prepares you to investigate and navigate the social world. The Sociology Department from Washington and Jefferson College provides academic experiences within and outside of the classroom for both sociology majors and those students taking sociology courses as core requirements and/ or electives.