39 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

Music at Washington and Lee University provides exceptional experiences in music training in the context of an education in the liberal arts tradition by developing students' abilities to perform, create, contextualize and analyze music.

Washington and Lee University fosters an intellectual interest in language and provides students with the skills to use the language in a multiplicity of contexts. Romance Languages offers coursework toward language proficiency in French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese, and fulfillment of the foreign language FDR.

Washington and Lee University's Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures (EALL), which houses the Chinese and Japanese programs, is committed to the mission of liberal arts education in an increasingly diverse and global world, both for students pursuing the major and for non-majors interested in East Asian languages and literatures.

Washington and Lee University's students who major in Earth and Environmental Geoscience are curious about the natural world, enjoy solving complex problems in the field or laboratory, like spending time outdoors, and are interested in using or protecting our natural resources.

The Strategic Communication program at Washington and Lee University prepares students to craft messages for corporations, nonprofit organizations or governmental agencies.

Politics at Washington and Lee University teaches students to be informed and active citizens of a free society, able to think about politics with rigor and nuance.

The Anthropology and Sociology program at Washington and Lee University features a free-form style of learning where students apply readings to real-life situations and explore their own topics of interest.

The History program at Washington and Lee University examines the past through various lenses –– social, political and intellectual; textual and material –– enriching us as individuals and preparing us to engage the complexities and ambiguities of the contemporary world.

The Theater Program is housed within the Department of Theater, Dance and Film Studies at Washington and Lee University. Students who wish to deepen their understanding or hone their craft can choose to major or minor in theater.

The Neuroscience program at Washington and Lee University fosters an environment of collaborative research wherein students learn discipline-specific knowledge, analytic and scientific thinking and ethical principles of research through close interactions with faculty.

The East Asian Languages and Literatures program at Washington and Lee University offers a full four-year program of language courses in both Chinese and Japanese, as well as literature and culture courses in English. The department’s curricula provide solid disciplinary training, preparing students to meet the challenges in further graduate studies or in career development.

Many students are drawn to the Cognitive and Behavioral Science (CBSC) major from Washington and Lee University because of its multidisciplinary foundations, rich linkages to other sciences, and applications within diverse career paths.

German at the Washington and Lee University offers both a major and a minor in German. Our German program consists of a vibrant mix of literature, language and culture studies.

Religion is a major source of inspiration, meaning and controversy in human culture. The Religion program from Washington and Lee University informs politics, economics, art, literature and almost everything else making up human culture. We cannot understand human history — or current events — without knowledge of religion.

Biochemistry at Washington and Lee University provides education in the chemical sciences, conduct scientific research in chemistry, biochemistry, and related areas, and share expertise and service to other members of the Washington and Lee community as well as a wide range of professional and private communities outside of W&L.

Business Administration at Washington and Lee University is one of the most popular majors at Washington and Lee University. We offer small classes by professors who are enthusiastic about teaching undergraduate students. Our courses are innovative and experiential, often involving group projects and oral presentations in class.

The biological sciences play a key role in human society, from the conservation of biodiversity to medicine. The Biology program at Washington and Lee University cultivates an exciting academic environment to study, research and contemplate the spectrum of life sciences.

At Washington and Lee University, the wide scope of the Classics field, and its emphasis on close study, analysis and critical thinking, makes it an excellent preparation for a wide range of professions.

Featured in the Washington and Lee University curriculum for almost 60 years, the Studio Art program hosts a vibrant community of creators who specialize in the communication of ideas through visual forms.