24 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

The Salem State University offers a degree in Cartography and Geographic Information Systems, Geo-Information Science. Starting in the senior year, the students begin taking graduate courses, so that after five years they will have completed all of the requirements for both programs.

American politics examines the US political system, public policy process and political actors and issues at the local, state and national levels. The Political Science, American Government, Law and Policy program is offered by Salem State University.

They provide students with a solid background in psychology, as well as to prepare students for graduate training or for entry into careers related to Psychology. The Psychology BA from Salem State University requires a foreign language and a minor.

The Bachelor of Science in Cartography and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) at Salem State University is a technology-focused program designed to provide students with the theoretical, practical and technical skills that are essential for the visualization and analysis of spatial data in a wide variety of applications. 

The bachelor of science in Media and Communication at Salem State University combines theory and practice, professional standards and hands-on experience to equip students with the knowledge, skills and experience necessary for professional roles in the digital age. 

The BA in Sociology at Salem State University is the traditional degree in the discipline and provides students with both a strong training in sociology and foreign-language proficiency.

A bachelor of science in Geography and Sustainability at Salem State University teaches students to understand and engage in the world around them. Geography is a problem-solving discipline whose programs and resources provide students with both technical skills and a liberal arts perspective to prepare them for life-long careers. 

International politics studies the political interactions and relationships among two or more transnational actors on the global stage, and the structure and context of the current globalized international system within which these interactions and relationships occur. The Political Science, International Relations and Comparative Politics program is offered by Salem State University.

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. 

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. 

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 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. 

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.

The BS in Sociology at Salem State University combines a solid liberal arts and science curriculum with courses that complement specific career goals.

Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behavior. It encompasses a variety of theoretical and applied points of view, such as the behavioral, biological, clinical, cognitive, developmental, evolutionary, and social perspectives. This Psychology program is offered by Salem State University.

The study of Political Science offered by Salem State University provides students with the knowledge and skills to engage in the complex realm of national and international politics.

All Interdisciplinary Studies, American Studies Concentration majors at Salem State University take departmental courses augmented by courses drawn from across the campus.

Salem State University’s Geography and Sustainability programs combine a strong background in the academic tradition of geography with applied fields such as environmental sustainability, sustainable tourism, geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing and digital image processing etc.

The Geography, Environmental Sustainability Concentration offered by Salem State University provides a foundation for understanding and creating solutions for local to global environmental problems in a manner which does not compromise future generations.

The bachelor of science program in Economics from Salem State University provides students with the qualitative skills they need to critically analyze questions faced by policy makers and firms. However, unlike the BA it places a greater emphasis on developing students’ quantitative skills.