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Academics

Majors, Programs and Interdisciplinary Minors

Furman offers 40 areas of study with selected majors and minors, all grounded in the liberal arts. Many majors combine several disciplines.  Our faculty advisors help you match your interests with courses that will complement your major.

Humanities

Anthropology
Classics
Communication Studies
English
Languages (Chinese Studies, French,
German Studies, Japanese Studies and Spanish)

History
Philosophy
Religion

Sciences and Mathematics

Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Computing and Applied Mathematics
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Mathematics
Neuroscience
Physics

Social Sciences

Economics
Health Sciences
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology

Fine Arts

Art
  Art History
  Studio Art
Music
Church Music
Composition
Music Education
Music Theory
Performance

Theatre Arts




Business Disciplines

Accounting
Business Administration
Information Technology

Multidisciplinary Majors

Asian Studies
Individualized Curriculum Program
Mathematics - Economics
Sustainability Science
Urban Studies

Education

Elementary Education (2-6)
Non-teaching Education

Teaching certification also available
in the following areas:


Early Childhood (PK-3)
English for Speakers of Other Languages (PK-12)
Languages – French, Latin, Spanish (PK-12)
Literacy – Reading and Writing  (PK-12)
Music (PK-12)
Special Education –  Learning Disabilities or Emotional & Behavioral Disorders (PK-12)
Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, Physics, or Social Studies (9-12)

Interdisciplinary Minors

Ancient Greek and Roman Studies
African American and African Diaspora Cultures
English for Speakers of Other Languages
Environmental Studies
Film Studies
Latin American Studies
Middle East and Islamic Studies
Poverty Studies
Science Education
Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Other Areas of Focus

Military Science
Pre-engineering
Pre-law Studies
Pre-medical Studies and Health Careers

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Phone: 864-294-2000