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16 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university
Anthropology
The Anthropology program of Eckerd College studies the human biological and cultural diversity. It is a holistic discipline that explores the mutual interdependence of biology and culture in the human species. Major subfields are cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, archaeology, and linguistics.
Economics
The Economics program of Eckerd College is a flexible program that offers students a solid foundation in economics and the ability to pursue a variety of related interests. Our students have used this combination to build unique educational experiences, preparing themselves for work and graduate school.
Political Science
Students choosing to major in the Political Science program of Eckerd College gain fundamental understanding of American government, how our governmental system compares with other major political systems, and how the U.S. interrelates with the rest of the world.
Sociology
The Sociology program of Eckerd College strives to provide students with perspectives and methods that may be applied to understanding a broad range of social phenomena.
Psychology
Students majoring in the Psychology program of Eckerd College have the option of completing either a B.A. or B.S. degree.
International Relations and Global Affairs
The International Relations and Global Affairs program of Eckerd College is designed to provide students with an understanding of the international political and economic factors, relationships, and issues shaping today's global community. It is an interdisciplinary major, but its home discipline is political science.
International Studies
The International Studies program of Eckerd College is an interdisciplinary major with a strong cross-cultural focus that prepares students for careers or graduate study in the global arena.
American Studies
A broad, interdisciplinary major in American civilization that focuses upon American experience and identity, past and present, using the methods and approaches of a variety of academic disciplines, as well as the distinctive cultural perspective of the American Studies program of Eckerd College.
Women's and Gender Studies
The Women's and Gender Studies program of Eckerd College is an interdisciplinary major exploring the creation, meaning and perpetuation of gender in human societies, both past and present.
East Asian Studies
The East Asian Studies program of Eckerd College offers an integrated, interdisciplinary introduction to the history, humanities, and contemporary societies of East Asia.
Sociology
The Sociology program of Eckerd College strives to provide students with perspectives and methods that may be applied to understanding a broad range of social phenomena.
Spanish
By majoring in the Spanish program of Eckerd College students become proficient in a language spoken by about 500 million people and knowledgeable of the cultures shared by them. Our faculty actively engage students both in a small class setting and outside the classroom.
French
The French program of Eckerd College offers students the opportunity to become fluent in the language while studying the principal francophone cultures of the world.
Communication
The Communication program of Eckerd College is an interdisciplinary study of messages, audiences, media, and persuasion.
Ancient Studies
The Ancient Studies program of Eckerd College is an interdisciplinary major designed for students interested in the languages, arts, religions, histories, and material cultures of peoples living in the ancient world.
Human Development
Students majoring in the Human Development program of Eckerd College will benefit from the holistic and applied study of human growth and development.