Hampden-Sydney College

Applied Mathematics (BA)

One of three majors offered in the discipline of mathematics. A major in Applied Mathematics requires at least 10 courses, including Mathematics 141, 142, 231, 242, 254, plus Mathematics 222, 421, Computer Science 261, and two electives in Mathematics at the 200-level or higher.

Applied Mathematics (BS)

Students majoring in a discipline in the natural sciences and mathematics division may make a formal request to receive a Bachelor of Science degree instead of the Bachelor of Arts.

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BA)

An interdepartmental major administered jointly by the Departments of Biology and Chemistry. Requirements include Chemistry 110/151, 221/152, 230/251, 231, 335; Biology 110/151, 201, 304, 358; and one approved elective.

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BS)

Students majoring in a discipline in the natural sciences and mathematics division may make a formal request to receive a Bachelor of Science degree instead of the Bachelor of Arts.

Biology (BA)

Requirements include Biology 110/151, 201, 203, 299, Chemistry 110/151 and 221/152, and at least 22 additional credit hours in Biology distributed across categories in ecology and biodiversity, genetics and cellular biology, biomedical sciences, and general biology.

Biology (BS)

Students majoring in a discipline in the natural sciences and mathematics division may make a formal request to receive a Bachelor of Science degree instead of the Bachelor of Arts.

Chemistry (BA)

Requirements include all courses in the Chemistry Techniques Track (except honors) plus Chemistry 110, 221, 230-231, 340-341, 440, and an additional group of courses; the major also includes Mathematics 141-142, Physics 131-132, and Physics 151-152. Options are available for ACS certification in Chemistry or in Biochemistry.

Chemistry (BS)

Students majoring in a discipline in the natural sciences and mathematics division may make a formal request to receive a Bachelor of Science degree instead of the Bachelor of Arts.

Classical Studies

One of four majors offered in the discipline of Classics. The major requires at least 30 hours, including at least 6 hours of Greek or Latin above the 100-level, with additional hours drawn from Greek and Latin languages and approved courses in Classical Studies, History, Visual Arts, Philosophy, and Government and Foreign Affairs.

Classics & Classical Languages & Lit

Computer Science (BA)

Requires at least 11 courses and two corequisite laboratory courses, including Computer Science 261, 262, 361, 460, 461, and 480; Mathematics 141 and 254; and three additional courses. New students will not be allowed to declare the Computer Science major beginning in Fall 2025.

Computer Science (BS)

Students majoring in a discipline in the natural sciences and mathematics division may make a formal request to receive a Bachelor of Science degree instead of the Bachelor of Arts. New students will not be allowed to declare the Computer Science major beginning in Fall 2025.

Economics

Requires 30 hours in the Economics and Business Department, including Economics 101, 103, 301, 303, 401, and 402, plus Mathematics 121 (or a higher level Statistics course) and 140 (or a higher level Calculus course). No more than three hours of Business courses may be applied to the Economics major.

Economics and Business

Requires 30 hours in the Economics and Business Department, including Economics 101, 103, 301, and 303, and Business 222, 231, 233, 241, 421, and 422, plus Mathematics 121 and 140 (or higher level Statistics and Calculus courses).

Engineering Physics (BA)

Requires 36 hours including Physics 101, 106, 131, 132, 151, 152, 215, 243, 244, 331, 451, and 452, with the remaining 6 hours at the 200 level or higher; majors must also complete Mathematics 141, 142, 242, 231, and 243 and either Physics 220 or Computer Science 261. A student may not major in both Physics and Engineering Physics.

Engineering Physics (BS)

Students majoring in a discipline in the natural sciences and mathematics division may make a formal request to receive a Bachelor of Science degree instead of the Bachelor of Arts.

English

Requires 34 hours including one semester of History of English Literature, one semester of American Literature or focused perspectives, Literary Theory and Criticism, four upper level English courses, one elective numbered 223 or above, and one free elective. Each major enrolls in English 480, the Capstone Seminar, with corequisite English 481, the Research Methods Seminar.

English Language & Lit, General

Foreign Affairs

Requires a minimum of 37 semester hours in approved courses, including GVFA 101, 140, 310, 440 or 443, 370, and 470, and Economics 101. Students must complete the major by taking 18 credits from designated Economics and Business, Government and Foreign Affairs, and Interdisciplinary Studies courses.

Foreign Languages & Lit, Other

French

Requires 30 hours, 6 hours of which must be completed at an approved host institution in a French-speaking country including a home-stay. The major must include French 301 and 302, at least two 400-level courses, and six electives at the 200 level or higher.

French Language and Literature

German

Requires 30 hours, 6 hours of which must be completed at an approved host institution in a German-speaking country including a home-stay. The major must include German 301 and 302, at least two 400-level courses, and six electives at the 200 level or higher.

German Language and Literature

Government

Requires a minimum of 37 semester hours in Government, including GVFA 101, 140, 370, and 470; two political philosophy courses; two American institution courses; and one Constitutional law course, with the remainder in electives.

Greek

The major requires at least 30 hours, including at least 12 hours in Greek above the 100-level (of which 6 hours must be in courses at the 300-level or above), History 271, and Classical Studies 203.

Greek and Latin

The major requires at least 36 hours, including at least 12 hours in each language (of which 6 hours must be at the 300-level or above), History 271 and 272, and Classical Studies 203 and 204.

Greek Lang & Lit (Ancient/Medieval)

History

Requires 33 hours in History courses, including 6 hours in United States history, 6 hours in European history, and 6 hours in areas outside of Europe and the United States, plus History 299, History 499, and 9 elective hours.

Latin

The major requires at least 30 hours, including at least 12 hours in Latin above the 100-level (of which 6 hours must be in courses at the 300-level or above), History 272, and Classical Studies 204.

Latin Lang & Lit (Ancient/Medieval)

Mathematical Computer Science (BA)

Requires at least 11 courses, including Computer Science 261, 262, 460, and 461; Mathematics 141, 142, 231, 254; and three additional elective courses, at least one of which must be at the 300-level or higher.

Mathematical Computer Science (BS)

Students majoring in a discipline in the natural sciences and mathematics division may make a formal request to receive a Bachelor of Science degree instead of the Bachelor of Arts.

Mathematical Economics (BA)

Created jointly by the Departments of Economics and Business and of Mathematics and Computer Science. Requires 21 hours in Economics (101, 103, 301, 303, 306, 308, 402) plus Mathematics 121, 141, 142, 231, and 242, and Computer Science 261.

Mathematical Economics (BS)

Joint participation from a department in the Social Sciences Division and a department in the Natural Sciences and Mathematics Division gives majors in Mathematical Economics the option of electing either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree at graduation.

Mathematics (BA)

Requires at least 11 courses, including Mathematics 141, 142, 231, 242, 254, 431, 441, two electives at the 200-level or higher, and two additional electives at the 300-level or above, plus one elective in the discipline.

Mathematics (BS)

Students majoring in a discipline in the natural sciences and mathematics division may make a formal request to receive a Bachelor of Science degree instead of the Bachelor of Arts.

Philosophy

Requires Philosophy 102, 201, 210, 302 or 303, 304 or 305, two Capstone Seminars (411-413), and an additional 9 hours in the discipline.

Physics (BA)

Requires 34 hours within the Department of Physics and Astronomy, including Physics 131, 132, 151, 152, 233, 244, 331, 332, either Physics 106 or 243, and at least one of Physics 351, 352, or 461. Majors must also complete Mathematics 141, 142, and 242.

Physics (BS)

Students majoring in a discipline in the natural sciences and mathematics division may make a formal request to receive a Bachelor of Science degree instead of the Bachelor of Arts.

Political Science & Govt, General

Psychology (BA)

Requires 34 hours in Psychology, including Psychology 101, 250, 350, and 450, two 300-level courses from a designated list, and three one-credit labs associated with a 200- or 300-level course.

Psychology (BS)

Students majoring in Psychology may make a formal request to receive a Bachelor of Science degree instead of the Bachelor of Arts.

Public Service

The James Madison Public Service Certificate Program, coordinated through the Wilson Center for Leadership in the Public Interest, combines coursework in Interdisciplinary Studies 275 and 375, the Public Service Seminars (Interdisciplinary Studies 377-380), and Interdisciplinary Studies 395, a required public service internship and research project. A Military Leadership track is also available.

Religion

Requires 31 hours in Religion courses, including at least one course at the 200-level or above in each of four areas of study: world religions, Biblical studies, Christian theology and ethics, and American and historical studies. At least one course must be a 400-level seminar, and students must complete Religion 444 and 445 in sequence.

Spanish

Requires 30 hours, 6 hours of which must be completed at an approved host institution in a Spanish-speaking country including a home-stay. The major must include Spanish 311 or 312; 314 and 315; 331 and 332; two 400-level courses; and three electives at the 200 level or higher.

Spanish Language and Literature

Theatre

One of two majors offered by the Department of Fine Arts. Requires a minimum of 32 hours, including Theatre 101, 201, 210, 220, 250, 251, 252, 260, 261, 321, 401, 498, and 499, with additional courses drawn from an approved list.

Visual Arts

One of two majors offered by the Department of Fine Arts. Requires a minimum of 34 hours, including Visual Arts 200, 202, 220, 498, and 499, five classes from a designated studio and art history list, and two additional courses from an approved list.