32 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.

The Neuroscience major and minor from Washington and Jefferson College are rigorous interdisciplinary programs designed to provide a foundation in neuroscience and to allow students to focus their research interests in a variety of levels of nervous system functioning, from the activity of single neurons to the complexity of behavioral systems.

The Environmental Studies major and minor from Washington and Jefferson College equip students with the knowledge, tools, and opportunities to engage with environmental issues spawned from the dynamics of climate change, ecological degradation, globalization, economic activity, and societal values.

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.

Washington and Jefferson College offers a rigorous Chemistry program, certified by the American Chemical Society and housed in the LEED-certified Swanson Science Center, that fosters passion for the science while showing how it connects to the fields of biology, physics, medicine, environmental sciences, neuroscience, and engineering.

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 Biology Degree at Washington and Jefferson College engages students in an exciting and challenging environment where they master biological concepts and develop scientific competencies necessary to be critical thinkers, successful professionals, and responsible citizens.

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 English program from Washington and Jefferson College goes beyond teaching our students how to become informed readers.

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.

In the History major from Washington and Jefferson College, we believe that history is not something you know; it’s something you do. We believe that it’s not just about knowing what happened, but about how the knowledge, skills, and perspectives gained by studying history prepare us to solve real-world problems today.

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 Finance program of the Washington and Jefferson College provides students with the opportunity to develop the foundational knowledge of finance appropriate for entry-level positions in financial service organizations, graduate study in business or when combined with additional preparation in mathematics, graduate study in finance.

The Accounting program of the Department of Economics & Business from Washington and Jefferson College provides the opportunity to study what is often called “the language of business.”

Students in the Art Education major from Washington and Jefferson College take major courses in the Art and Art History Department and may seek Specialty Education (grades K-12) Certification in Art by completing an Education minor consisting of those courses required for Specialty Education (grades K-12) Certification. 

The International Business Administration major from Washington and Jefferson College prepares students to play an active role in today’s world of global commerce. This interdisciplinary program prepares students for working in and making significant contributions to an international economy.

The academic courses in the Music program from Washington and Jefferson College introduce foundational skills through the history, theory, literature, performance, and cross-cultural study of music.