Lehigh University

Accounting

The undergraduate accounting major, accredited by AACSB International, prepares students to enter the accounting profession, to assume leadership positions in the global business community, and to be socially responsible and ethical business professionals. Students select a concentration such as Public Accounting Assurance and Tax Services, Financial Services and Corporate Accounting, or Information Systems.

Africana Studies

The Graduate Certificate in Africana Studies is designed as a complement to a graduate program (e.g. English, History, Sociology, Political Science) or as a standalone post-baccalaureate course of study. Candidates must complete 12 credit hours (4 courses) at the 300-level or above, with no more than 6 credits at the 300-level.

Africana Studies

The major in Africana Studies is an interdepartmental, comparative program of study for undergraduates who wish to integrate the insights and methods of several disciplines to understand the history, culture, and social and political experience of people of African descent globally. The major consists of a minimum of ten courses, including an introductory course, breadth courses, electives, a senior seminar, and experiential learning.

Anthropology

One of three parallel bachelor of arts majors offered by the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, the anthropology major is for students desiring a focused, disciplinary program of study. The curriculum provides skills necessary to understand and conduct social research through training in research design, methods, and data analysis.

Applied Economics

The STEM-designated M.S. in Applied Economics requires 30 credit hours, typically completed in 16 months. Students choose between an Academic track and an Industry and Policy track and may write a master's thesis as part of their elective credits.

Applied Mathematics

The master's program in applied mathematics requires 30 credit hours of graduate courses with at least 18 credit hours at the 400 level. Up to six credit hours may be replaced by a thesis, and all students must pass a comprehensive examination.

Applied Mathematics

The Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics qualifying examination tests the student's command of statistics and applied probability or of real analysis and differential equations. A general examination, the doctoral dissertation, and its defense complete the work for the degree.

Applied Science

The Applied Science Program enables students to create interdisciplinary specialties that prepare them for careers in a world that increasingly bridges academic disciplines. Each student's curriculum combines a general engineering education with a carefully customized concentration in engineering and/or science as well as another area of emphasis.

Architecture

The architecture major is a pre-professional program focused on architectural design, complemented by courses in history and theory, building technology, and elective studio courses across the department. It prepares students for graduate professional study in architecture and related design fields.

Art

The art major centers on a fine arts and studio art education, covering media including drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. Studio work is enhanced by courses in history and theory, and museum and gallery visits both on and off campus.

Art History

Offered by the Department of Art, Architecture and Design, the art history major studies the visual arts and architecture across historical periods and cultures. It combines the depth of disciplinary training with the breadth and flexibility of a liberal arts curriculum.

Artificial Intelligence and Learning Analytics for Education

This graduate certificate program allows educators, researchers, and developers to expand their skills with artificial intelligence and learning analytics for use in a variety of educational settings. Students explore learning theories and data visualization techniques, access and manage AI systems, and apply their skills in selected field settings.

Asian and Asian American Studies

The Bachelor of Arts major in Asian and Asian American Studies offers an interdisciplinary home for the study of Asia and Asian America, focusing on East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and the Himalayan region. Students explore histories, languages, religions, societies, politics, literature, the arts, and media, and complete an Asian international experience.

Astronomy

The bachelor of arts degree in astronomy is intended for students who desire a broad background in astronomy, mathematics and physics but do not plan to do graduate work in astrophysics. Graduates are prepared for fields including planetarium and museum work, teaching, secondary education, and science writing.

Astrophysics

The bachelor of science degree in astrophysics is designed for students who wish to go on to graduate studies in astrophysics with the goal of becoming professional astronomers. The program provides a solid background in laboratory and theoretical astrophysics as well as the fundamentals of physics and mathematics.

Behavior Analysis

The M.Ed. in Behavior Analysis is designed for college graduates interested in pursuing advanced studies in behavior analysis. Core courses meet the Behavior Analyst Certification Board Sixth Edition Task List, enhancing practitioners' skills in evidence-based behavioral support strategies.

Behavior Analysis

A 21-credit Lehigh certificate program offered through the Special Education program providing a concentration of coursework in behavior analysis. The Behavior Analyst Certification Board has approved the course sequence as meeting coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Examination.

Biochemistry

An interdepartmental B.S. biochemistry major offered in the College of Arts and Sciences and managed by a committee of biochemists, bioorganic chemists, and molecular and cellular biologists. Faculty in both Biological Sciences and Chemistry serve as advisors, and the program provides research opportunities for majors.

Bioengineering

The Bioengineering master's program trains students to combine life and physical sciences and engineering to develop effective and affordable solutions for health care and biotechnology problems. A minimum of 30 credits is required, and students may focus in Biomaterials, Bioengineering Product Development, or Biocomputations and Biomedical Analytics.

Bioengineering

Candidates for the doctor of philosophy degree in Bioengineering complete a minimum of 72 credits including dissertation research. Students must pass a qualification exam, typically taken after three semesters of study, and complete a written dissertation and oral defense.

Bioengineering

The B.S. in Bioengineering fuses comprehensive fundamentals in engineering and physical sciences with a focus on biological systems and bioengineering applications, combined with hands-on experiential learning. The degree provides a structured curriculum comprised of three tracks: Biopharmaceutical Engineering, Biocomputational Engineering, and Biomechanics and Biomaterials.

Biological Chemical Engineering

The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering offers a Master of Engineering degree in Biological Chemical Engineering. Candidates do not conduct research; all 30 credit hours are fulfilled by course work, and the program is available online through the Office of Distance Education.

Biology

A rigorous, research-oriented graduate program leading to a Doctor of Philosophy in Biology with concentrations in biochemistry; molecular and cell biology; neuroscience; and evolution and behavior. Students complete core coursework, pass a qualifying exam, defend a written research proposal, and submit and defend a dissertation.

Biology (B.A.)

The B.A. program in biology provides a broad introduction to the study of living systems, from the structure and function of molecules to the behavior and evolution of communities of organisms. It gives students opportunity to create a program of study suited to their specific interests.

Biology (B.S.)

The B.S. program in biology provides a broad but rigorous scientific introduction to biology with extensive coursework in the major and allied sciences. It is intended for students seeking strong preparation for graduate study, professional school, or research careers in the biological sciences.

Biostatistics and Health Data Science

An undergraduate major offered by the College of Health that trains students in statistical and data science methods applied to health. Students learn to collect, manage, analyze, and interpret health data to address population and public health questions.

Business Administration

The College of Business offers three MBA programs: a one-year full-time MBA, an online part-time FLEX MBA, and an Executive MBA. The programs develop organizational leaders through an integrated core curriculum plus concentrations such as business analytics, financial management, marketing, and supply chain management.

Business Administration and Educational Leadership

This joint degree program offered by the College of Business and the College of Education provides a solid foundation in both business and education. Designed to develop the administrative skills required in today's educational systems, it prepares educators for roles in school administration.

Business Administration and Engineering

The MBA & Engineering joint degree unites business and engineering, preparing graduates for leadership positions in industrial planning, venture capital, and engineering management. The 45 credit hour program combines core business courses, engineering core courses, electives, and an integrated project.

Business Analytics

The Master of Science in Business Analytics prepares students with cutting-edge knowledge and skills for the rapidly growing field of business analytics. Students may pursue concentrations in Marketing Analytics, Data Science, Supply Chain Analytics, Accounting, Information Technology, or Financial Engineering Analytics.

Business Analytics

The Business Analytics (BUAN) major, housed in the Department of Decision and Technology Analytics, prepares students with knowledge and skills to extract, integrate, visualize, analyze, and interpret data to support business decision making. Career opportunities include business analyst, data analyst, research analyst, analytics consultant, and risk analyst.

Business and Economics

The STEM-designated doctor of philosophy degree in Business and Economics is a full-time program that can be completed in five years. It requires a minimum of 48 credit hours beyond a master's degree or 72 credit hours beyond a bachelor's degree, including the dissertation.

Business Economics

Students in the College of Business electing to major in economics complete the college core plus intermediate macroeconomic and microeconomic analysis, statistical methods, and economics electives. The major provides a solid grounding in the basic tools and models of economic analysis and prepares students for careers in business, consulting, non-profit organizations, or government.

Business Information Systems

The Business Information Systems major, housed in the Department of Decision and Technology Analytics, provides students with a strong foundation in cross-functional business processes and the application of information systems to support them. Career opportunities include business analyst, data analyst, systems analyst, and information systems consultant.

Catastrophe Modeling and Resilience

An interdisciplinary graduate certificate supported by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and administered through the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science. It introduces the general framework of catastrophe modeling and its applications.

Catastrophe Modeling and Resilience

An interdisciplinary graduate degree program supported by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and administered through the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science. Coursework introduces catastrophe modeling and resilience terminology, methods, tools, and applications.

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

A graduate certificate in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering delivered online through the Office of Distance Education. The program is convenient for part-time students and offers the same level of instructional quality available to on-campus students.

Chemical Energy Engineering

The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering offers a Master of Engineering degree in Chemical Energy Engineering. Candidates do not conduct research; all 30 credit hours are fulfilled by course work, and the program is available online through the Office of Distance Education.

Chemical Engineering

All Ph.D. students complete eight courses in consultation with their committee, including required core courses, and must pass a qualification examination during the second year of residence. Research areas include adhesion and tribology, polymers, process control, catalysis, data science, and biochemical engineering.

Chemical Engineering

The Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department offers a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering built around the enabling sciences of biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics. The curriculum encompasses molecular transformations, multi-scale analysis, and systems approaches, and prepares students for industry practice or graduate study.

Chemical Engineering (master of engineering)

Candidates for the Master of Engineering degree in Chemical Engineering do not conduct research; all 30 credit hours are fulfilled by course work selected individually for each student. The program is also available online through the Office of Distance Education.

Chemical Engineering (master of science)

The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering offers graduate programs custom tailored to individual student needs and professional goals. Candidates for the Master of Science degree complete 30 credit hours of course work including required core courses and research.

Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry offers graduate studies leading to a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Chemistry. Completion normally requires a minimum of four years of full-time work after entrance with a bachelor's degree, with roughly one-third formal course work and two-thirds independent study and research.

Chemistry (B.A.)

The B.A. in Chemistry is one of three undergraduate degrees offered by the Department of Chemistry. It provides a foundation in the core areas of chemistry with greater flexibility for coursework outside the major than the B.S. programs.

Chemistry (B.S.)

The B.S. in Chemistry is offered with two tracks: an American Chemical Society (ACS) approved track and a non-ACS track that requires fewer credits. The degree is also available through the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science and requires appropriate mathematics and physics collateral courses.

Chinese

The major in Chinese requires a minimum of 24 credits in courses taught in Chinese, including 8 credits at the 200 or 300 level of Chinese language and literature. Courses offered in English in Modern Languages and Literatures on Chinese literature and history may be included, and majors are strongly encouraged to study abroad.

Civil Engineering

The Master of Science in Civil Engineering is the broadest and most flexible master-level degree offered by the department, requiring 30 credits with 18 credits of CEE courses and no specific core courses. Students may choose a thesis, project, or course-only option.

Civil Engineering

The doctoral program in Civil Engineering complements coursework with research and design experience, culminating in a dissertation and defense presenting original research. Students entering with only a bachelor's degree complete a minimum of 72 credits; those entering with a master's degree complete 42 to 48 credits.

Civil Engineering

The mission of the Civil Engineering Bachelor of Science degree program is to prepare civil engineering graduates for professional practice and professionally related fields. The program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Cognitive Science

The graduate certificate provides the opportunity to develop an interdisciplinary perspective on human and machine intelligence. It is available to both enrolled Lehigh graduate students and external post-baccalaureate students, and requires four courses spread over at least two departments.

Cognitive Science (B.A.)

The B.A. in Cognitive Science requires a minimum of 14 courses, including an introduction to cognitive science plus core courses in cognitive psychology, philosophy, artificial intelligence, and cognitive neuroscience, with collaterals in computer science. Students complete electives across three tracks and a two-semester senior capstone project.

Cognitive Science (B.S.)

The B.S. in Cognitive Science offers a more extensive scientific and technical curriculum than the B.A., drawing on psychology, linguistics, computer science, philosophy, anthropology, and neuroscience. It prepares students for careers and graduate study at the interfaces of technology, minds, brains, and behavior.

College Admissions Counseling

The graduate certificate in College Admissions Counseling provides academic training and professional development for educators and school counselors who work as, or would like to work as, secondary high school college counselors. Courses cover helping skills, the foundations of university admissions counseling, building healthy school communities, and working with families from diverse backgrounds.

Community and Global Health

An undergraduate major offered by the College of Health that examines health and health care within communities locally, nationally, and globally. Students study the social, cultural, political, and environmental determinants of health and complete experiential, community-engaged learning.

Composition and Rhetoric

The Graduate Certificate in Composition and Rhetoric is awarded to students in the M.A. or Ph.D. programs in English who complete a program of training in the theory and practice of composition-rhetoric. At least 8 of the 12 credits must be in graduate seminars or independent studies.

Computer Engineering

The Ph.D. degree in computer engineering requires 42 credit hours of work beyond the master's degree (48 hours if the master's is non-Lehigh), including the dissertation. Students must pass a departmental qualifying examination and a general examination and defend a dissertation.

Computer Engineering

The required courses for this degree include the fundamentals of electronic circuits, signal theory, logic design, computer architecture, digital systems, structured programming, data structures, software engineering, operating systems, and discrete mathematics. Approved technical electives are selected in preparation for graduate study or entry into industry, and the program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Computer Engineering (Master of Engineering)

The Master of Engineering in computer engineering requires the completion of 30 credit hours of work and may include up to six credits of independent study. A program of study must be submitted in compliance with graduate school regulations.

Computer Engineering (Master of Science)

The Master of Science in computer engineering requires the completion of 30 credit hours of work and may include a six credit hour thesis. The program provides a balance between formal classroom instruction and research tailored to the individual student's professional goals.

Computer Science

The PhD in computer science requires 42 credit hours of work beyond the master's degree (48 hours if the master's is not from Lehigh), including the dissertation. Students complete a core curriculum and a breadth requirement, pass qualifying and general examinations, and write and defend a dissertation.

Computer Science and Business

The Computer Science and Business (CSB) Honors Program is offered jointly by the College of Business and the Computer Science and Engineering Department, integrating rigorous computer science education with in-depth business training. The degree is balanced with approximately one third of courses in liberal arts, one third in computer science, and one third in business, and is accredited by AACSB International and the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Computer Science (B.A.)

The Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science is offered by the College of Arts and Sciences and contains the fundamentals of computer science, including algorithms, structured programming, data structures, programming languages, and software engineering. It allows substantial coursework outside the major within the College's distribution requirements.

Computer Science (B.S.)

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree programs are available through either the College of Arts and Sciences or the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science, and both are accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET. The two programs are identical in the fundamental requirements in mathematics and computer science and differ in their non-computer-science content.

Computer Science (Master of Engineering)

The Master of Engineering in computer science requires the completion of 30 credit hours of work, including design-oriented courses and an engineering project with an oral presentation. Master's students must also satisfy a skills requirement spanning at least four skill areas.

Computer Science (Master of Science)

The Master of Science in computer science requires the completion of 30 credit hours of work and may include a three credit hour thesis, with an oral presentation of the thesis required. Master's students must also satisfy a skills requirement spanning at least four skill areas.

Counseling Psychology

The APA-accredited doctoral program in Counseling Psychology prepares scientist-practitioners for positions as professional psychologists in hospitals, mental health centers, university counseling centers, independent practice, government, and academia. The program requires a total of 99 credits, composed of 30 master's level credits plus 69 doctoral level credits.

Data Science

The Graduate Certificate in Data Science provides students with an introduction to the basic concepts and tools in data science. The four required courses (12 credits) can be applied toward the 30-credit Master of Science in Data Science degree.

Data Science

The Master of Science in Data Science provides students from a variety of backgrounds with a strong technical education in data scientific concepts and tools. Full-time students can complete the 30-credit program in as little as 11 months, and DSCI courses are available in person or online.

Data Science & Financial Analytics

Students develop a unique skill set preparing them for careers in the interdisciplinary field of data science and financial analytics, with particular application to the financial services industry. Skills developed include working with massive data sets, data-driven analytical methodologies, SAS and R programming, data mining, and machine learning.

Design

The design major, offered by the Department of Art, Architecture and Design, provides studio-based training with concentrations in both graphic design and product design. Studio work is combined with coursework in history, theory, and hands-on experiential learning.

Earth and Environmental Sciences

The Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences offers graduate programs emphasizing the blending of expertise and perspectives from ecology, environmental science, and geology. M.S. students complete 30 credits of coursework and thesis research and orally defend a written thesis.

Earth and Environmental Sciences

The Ph.D. in Earth and Environmental Sciences is a research-intensive degree in which candidates pass a first-year qualification evaluation, defend a dissertation proposal in the General Exam, and orally defend a dissertation. Research is an integral component of all EES graduate programs.

Earth and Environmental Sciences (B.A.)

The flexible B.A. in Earth and Environmental Sciences provides an understanding of Earth's biosphere, atmosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere and how these components function as an integrated Earth system. It serves as a liberal arts degree providing preparation for careers in law, policy, journalism, economics, and health and medicine.

Earth and Environmental Sciences (B.S.)

The B.S. in Earth and Environmental Sciences provides rigorous scientific training in ecology, environmental science, and the geological sciences, with emphasis on field experiences, laboratory techniques, and quantitative skills. It leads to technical and scientific careers in research, environmental consulting, conservation ecology, government agencies, and the energy sector.

Economics (B.A.)

The B.A. in Economics, offered by the College of Arts and Sciences, provides students with a solid grounding in the basic tools and models used in economic analysis. It is meant for students interested in consulting careers, careers in business or public policy, or in pursuing advanced degrees such as law.

Economics (B.S.)

The B.S. in Economics, offered by the College of Arts and Sciences, is for students who desire a more robust and technical degree program. Students take math, computer science, and econometrics as well as more economics to prepare for technical careers or graduate work in economics.

Educational Leadership

The Master's degree provides a core foundation of understanding in leadership, organizational development and change management. The 30-credit program has two tracks, a fully online option and a hybrid option, and may be taken concurrently with a certification program.

Educational Leadership

This program develops the leadership abilities of administrators in educational institutions and agencies through coursework and special seminars integrating theoretical and applied aspects of educational leadership. It requires a minimum of 60 credit hours post-master's earned at Lehigh and the completion and defense of a dissertation.

Electrical Engineering

The Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering requires 42 credit hours of work beyond the master's degree (48 hours if the master's is non-Lehigh), including the dissertation. Students pass a departmental qualifying examination and a general examination in their area of specialization and defend a dissertation.

Electrical Engineering

The required courses for this degree contain the fundamentals of linear circuits, systems and control theory, electronic circuits, signal theory, physical electronics, electromagnetic theory, energy conversion, digital systems, and computing techniques. The program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Electrical Engineering (Master of Engineering)

The Master of Engineering in electrical engineering requires the completion of 30 credit hours of work. A program of study must be submitted in compliance with the college rules.

Electrical Engineering (Master of Science)

The Master of Science in electrical engineering requires the completion of 30 credit hours of work that may include a six credit thesis or a six credit independent study. Key research thrust areas include microelectronics and nanotechnology, wireless communications and networking, optoelectronics, and bio-engineering.

Elementary Education

This program prepares students for Pennsylvania Level I certification as PreK-4 teachers and leads to a master's degree in Elementary Education. Students complete core coursework, development of professional skills courses, and an extended field experience.

Energy Systems Engineering

Lehigh's 30-credit professional master's program in Energy Systems Engineering helps students develop into organizational and technical leaders in the energy and power industries. The hallmark of the program is student immersion in hands-on, industry-driven projects, and full-time students complete the program in 10 months.

Engineering Mechanics

The curriculum in engineering mechanics is designed to prepare students for careers in engineering research and development and is especially appropriate for students wishing to specialize in the analysis of engineering systems. The program offers flexibility through 18 credits of technical and six credits of personal electives in the junior and senior years.

Engineering Physics

The engineering physics curriculum combines a strong foundation in physics with engineering coursework, including a concentration in solid state electronics. Graduates are prepared for careers and graduate study in electronic device physics and related technical fields.

English

The Department of English graduate programs focus on Literature and Social Justice, providing students with skills to recognize how literature and other forms of cultural production intervene in questions of justice. Candidates for the master's degree must complete at least 33 credit hours, taking at least seven required courses at the 400 level.

English

The department admits to its doctoral program only students of proven competence and scholarly promise. Doctoral candidates with a Lehigh master's degree take eight courses and register for 42 credit hours beyond the M.A.; those entering with a master's from another institution take nine courses and 48 credit hours.

English

The major in English is designed to give students experience in reading, analyzing, and formulating thoughts about people and ideas that matter, and a basic knowledge of the historical development of British, American, and world literature. The department has developed a focus on Literature and Social Justice, and a concentration in creative writing is available.

Environmental Engineering

The Master of Science in Environmental Engineering is a 30-credit master's program with required core courses in environmental engineering. Students have access to a broad portfolio of electives offered by the CEE Department as well as courses from other departments, and may choose a thesis, project, or course-only option.

Environmental Engineering

The doctoral program in Environmental Engineering complements coursework with research and design experience culminating in an original dissertation and defense. Students take a qualifying examination and then formulate a program of work with their departmental Ph.D. committee.

Environmental Engineering

The Environmental Engineering Bachelor of Science program prepares graduates to protect water resources, remediate contaminated sites, and improve the overall quality of the environment. The program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Environmental Health

The Environmental Health certificate gives students an in-depth, interdisciplinary overview of the ways the built and natural environment affect individuals' physical and mental health and well-being. It requires a minimum of 12 credit hours from approved core and elective courses.

Environmental Justice

The Environmental Justice certificate gives students an intensive, interdisciplinary look at the ways the environment interacts with, reinforces, or might ease economic and racial inequalities. It requires a minimum of 12 credit hours from approved core and elective courses.

Environmental Policy

The Master of Arts in Environmental Policy prepares students to act on the challenges presented by climate change, loss of biodiversity, urbanization, and environmental pollution. Interdisciplinary coursework covers legal and political structures affecting environmental sustainability, inequity, and health, and applicants are placed into a Thesis, Internship, or Community Fellows track.

Environmental Policy and Planning

This graduate certificate examines the way the built and natural environments, and the policies and programs that shape them, affect particular places and the people who live, work, and visit there. It requires a minimum of 12 credit hours drawn from Environmental Policy core and elective courses.

Environmental Studies

Students in the Environmental Studies Bachelor of Arts program combine social science, humanities, and natural science perspectives to explore the cultural, economic, historical, political, and social factors that influence environmental problems and solutions. Students develop specialized skills and knowledge in one of three concentrations: Health; Policy, Planning and Law; or Politics and Society.

Finance

The finance major offered by the Perella Department of Finance requires at least 21 credit hours beyond the College of Business core. All candidates complete foundational courses in Investments and Corporate Finance along with five elective courses selected from approved offerings in finance, accounting, economics, mathematics, and real estate.

Financial Engineering

The M.S. in Financial Engineering provides students with a strong education in advanced finance, risk management, and quantitative financial analysis tools grounded in a common series of courses. Offered jointly by the College of Business, the Rossin College of Engineering, and the College of Arts and Sciences, the program equips students to prepare for the Financial Risk Manager examination.

Financial Operations Research

Students gain an understanding of the fundamental techniques underlying operations research that are of ubiquitous use in business today, such as linear programming, game theory, dynamic programming, integer programming, nonlinear programming, and machine learning. The certificate requires 12 credits of coursework.

French and Francophone Studies

The French and Francophone Studies major requires coursework in French language, literature, and culture, including elementary and intermediate language, Composition and Conversation, and Introduction to Literary Analysis. A maximum of 16 credits of study abroad may be transferred toward the major.

Game-Based Learning

This four-course certificate is aimed at educators seeking ways to infuse innovative game-based pedagogy into their formal or informal educational settings. Students gain a rich understanding of cognition and instructional design that provide the foundation of these engaging teaching strategies.

German Studies

The major in German Studies requires credits in German language, literature, and culture, with at least 4 credits at the 200 or 300 level and at least 24 of the required credits taught in German. Majors are strongly encouraged to participate in a study abroad program in a German-speaking country.

Global Citizenship

The Certificate in Global Citizenship is earned through the Global Citizenship Program, a residency within the Office of International Affairs for students who want to think deeply about how we transform ourselves, engage with diverse others, and create and sustain change in the world. Requirements include core courses, two approved electives, a capstone course, and an international experience.

Global Population Health

The graduate certificate in Global Health is open to all Lehigh graduate students, graduate students from other accredited institutions, and non-degree-seeking students with a bachelor's degree. It can complement other graduate programs or the College of Health's Master of Public Health.

Global Studies

Global Studies is an interdisciplinary program in the College of Arts and Sciences that explores the uneven local, regional, and global ramifications of the economic, social, political, and cultural processes of globalization. The major provides students with an interdisciplinary understanding of globalization and contemporary issues, including global inequality.

Health, Medicine, and Society

The Health, Medicine, and Society major is jointly administered by the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Health. It focuses on the social scientific, humanistic, and applied community-engaged dimensions of health and medical care; all HMS majors are required to complete a second major and choose a concentration in Health Humanities, Behavior/Culture and Society, or Public Health and Policy.

Health Systems Engineering

The M.S. in Health Systems Engineering produces graduates with strong fundamental skills in industrial and systems engineering and a strong background in health systems and processes. The 30-credit program may be completed either in person or online and prepares graduates for engineering and management careers in health-related products and services.

History

The Lehigh History graduate program offers training for careers in research and teaching as well as non-academic pursuits, with Transnational History as its overarching theme. The M.A. requires 30 hours of course work including Historical Research, three iterations of Readings in Transnational History, electives, and an M.A. capstone project.

History

Doctoral students select one major and two minor fields for comprehensive written and oral examinations and complete an original dissertation defended before an examining committee. Students joining without an M.A. complete 72 credits; those with an M.A. complete 42 to 48 credits.

History

The History major equips students for understanding our ever-changing world and the diversity of human experience, cultivating research, communication, and critical thinking skills. Students may pursue a geographically broad historical education or concentrate on a particular region or theme, and complete a capstone experience or honors thesis.

Human Development

The M.Ed. in Human Development is a 30-credit degree offered through the Department of Education and Human Services. It includes a research requirement, a diversity and multicultural perspectives requirement, and 24 credits of advisor-approved topical elective coursework.

Industrial and Systems Engineering

The doctoral program is organized to meet the goals of students whose professional plans include teaching, consulting, or research. Each candidate demonstrates a high level of proficiency in one or more fields of industrial and systems engineering and a capacity for independent research through a dissertation.

Industrial and Systems Engineering

Industrial and Systems Engineering is concerned with the analysis, design, and implementation of integrated systems of people, materials, information, and equipment to accomplish useful work. Graduates are sought by industrial corporations, government agencies, consulting firms, hospitals, banks, and transportation and logistics services.

Industrial Engineering and Operations Research

The M.S. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research provides engineering graduates the skills and knowledge to meet the industrial engineering needs of industry, business, health, and government. Students take 12 credits in the IEOR area, 9 additional ISE credits, and 9 credits of relevant coursework from any department.

Instructional Technology

The 30-credit Master of Science in Instructional Technology focuses on the planning and use of instructional technology in preK-12, post-secondary, and non-formal learning environments such as museums and science centers. Graduates design online courses, enhance curriculum with emerging technologies, and work as technology specialists.

Integrated Business and Engineering

The Integrated Business and Engineering Honors Program is offered jointly by the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science and the College of Business, recognizing the need for leaders in business and industry to have a sound foundation in both commerce and technology. After four years students receive a single Bachelor of Science degree in Integrated Business and Engineering, and students may major in nearly any area of engineering or business Lehigh offers.

Integrated Business and Health

The B.S. in Integrated Business and Health trains students to apply knowledge about the social determinants of health and the ability to work with communities to develop and implement solutions in the health industry. This interdisciplinary, cohort-based program combines the core curriculum in business and health economics from the College of Business with training in health policy and community health from the College of Health.

Integrated Degree in Engineering, Arts and Sciences

IDEAS is a four-year honors program resulting in an integrated Bachelor of Science degree jointly administered by the College of Arts and Sciences and the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science. Students combine the breadth and depth of two focus areas, one from engineering and one from arts and sciences, and build toward a capstone research project and thesis.

Interdisciplinary Policy Studies

This certificate program provides students with a foundation in policy process and evaluation along with critical analysis of health, education, and public policy. Students take two required courses in policy process and analysis and choose two electives focused on education, health, or special topics in public policy.

International Business

The International Business Certificate is intended to benefit students seeking to broaden their understanding of international business and foster the development of a global mindset. It encompasses courses relating to international business and management plus courses that broaden functional knowledge and cultural competencies, and requires participation in a global immersive experience.

International Relations

International Relations is the study of world politics in all of its aspects, including international security, international political economy, and international law, organizations, ethics and norms. The major consists of eleven courses for a total of 40 credits plus collateral requirements.

International School Counseling

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in International Counseling is a joint venture between the Counseling Psychology Program and the College of Education's Office of International Programs. The certificate consists of four courses (12 credit hours) completed over the span of one year.

International School Counseling

The Master's program in International School Counseling prepares professional school counselors for practice in international school settings. Coursework addresses the counselor's role within the context of a global third culture community in overseas schools and communities.

Japanese Studies

The major in Japanese Studies requires a minimum of 23 credits in Japanese language beyond the elementary level, including a senior or honors project, 3 credits from study abroad in Japan, and a minimum of 9 credits in Japanese literature and culture courses offered in English.

Joint Global Studies and Modern Languages and Literatures

The Joint GS/MLL major combines core areas of focus in Global Studies, such as politics, history, and the global economy, with rigorous language and culture study. It differs from the regular Global Studies major because of the much higher standard for language study and the greater emphasis on literary and cultural studies, and requires a minor in a non-English language and a semester of study abroad.

Joint International Relations and Economics

This major combines international economics, the study of markets and economic policy, with international political economy, which examines international institutions and the interactions among states. Study of economic theory and institutional arrangements allows students to understand political and distributional consequences for the world economy.

Joint International Relations and Modern Languages and Literatures

The multidisciplinary Joint IR/MLL major is offered jointly by the Department of International Relations and the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures. The program incorporates courses from both departments as well as electives from a broad cross-section of other departments, and requires overseas study, language facility, and undergraduate research.

Journalism

The journalism program provides students with the knowledge and skills to serve the public life of a democracy, emphasizing research, writing, editing, and critical thinking and analysis. Students take courses in writing, editing, visual communication, law and ethics, a professional internship, and varied courses on the relationship of the media with society.

Journalism/Science and Environmental Writing

In the science and environmental writing program students learn to write about pure and applied scientific research, technology, engineering, the environment, and medicine and health for a variety of audiences. Students can also gain experience in the science and environmental writing field research program.

Latin American and Latino Studies

The Latin American and Latino Studies Program is an interdisciplinary initiative that explores the diverse cultures, histories, and contemporary realities of Latin America and U.S. Latinx communities. The program examines transnational issues such as migration, environmental justice, economic development, social movements, and media representation.

Learning Design for Educational and Professional Settings

This certificate program is aimed at post-certification in-service teachers, informal educators, and other professionals seeking to expand their skills and knowledge of learning design and instructional technology. Students learn best practices in designing and developing personalized instruction and integrating emerging instructional technologies.

Management

The M.S. in Management is a lock-step, cohort-based degree with a prescribed course of study designed to build core business education onto the foundation of any undergraduate degree. Students may complete the program full time over two semesters or three semesters.

Management

The Management major introduces management principles, theories, and experiences to students who want careers in management and leadership in organizations of all kinds. The major offers three distinct tracks: Managing Human Resources, Management Consulting, and Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

Marketing

Lehigh's marketing major is a rigorous and highly relevant curriculum in which students learn to recognize the linkage between theory and practice and the need for teamwork, leadership, and communication skills. Course activities include integrated marketing communication campaigns, marketing research projects, customer and channel analyses, and product development simulations.

Materials Science and Engineering

A candidate for the Ph.D. prepares a preliminary program of courses and research providing for specialization in some field, largely through research, in consultation with the adviser. Students pass a qualifying examination in the first or second year and prepare and defend a research proposal as part of the general examination.

Materials Science and Engineering

The undergraduate program in materials science and engineering prepares students to create, manipulate, test, and invent new materials, including metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, electronic materials, and biomaterials. Graduates are prepared for operations, management, research, development, and sales careers in industry or for graduate study.

Materials Science and Engineering (M. Eng.)

The Master of Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering emphasizes recommended programs in areas such as metals processing and performance, ceramics and glass, electronic and photonic materials, polymers, biomaterials, and electron microscopy. Candidates for the M.Eng. complete a three-credit engineering project.

Materials Science and Engineering (M.S.)

The Materials Science and Engineering graduate program offers advanced education for those interested in research and career development. A candidate for the M.S. completes a thesis unless fully funded by industry, with thesis research normally representing six of the 30 semester hours required.

Mathematics

The master's program requires 30 credit hours of graduate courses with at least 18 credit hours at the 400 level, and up to six credit hours may be replaced by a thesis. All students must also pass a comprehensive examination.

Mathematics

The plan of work toward the doctorate includes a qualifying examination testing command of algebra and real analysis, an advanced topic examination, a general examination, and the doctoral dissertation and its defense. Students are required to have 18 credits of approved graduate coursework beyond the master's level.

Mathematics (B.A.)

The bachelor of arts with a major in mathematics prepares students to express and analyze problems and relationships in a logical manner across a wide variety of disciplines. It allows greater flexibility for coursework outside the major than the B.S. program.

Mathematics (B.S.)

The bachelor of science in mathematics provides an extensive program of advanced mathematics coursework and is especially recommended for students interested in graduate study in mathematics or applied mathematics. Advanced electives are selected in consultation with a major advisor.

Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering & Mechanics offers a Master of Science degree that requires 30 credit hours of graduate work. The minimum program includes at least 24 credits of 300- and 400-level coursework and at least 18 credit hours in Mechanical Engineering & Mechanics.

Mechanical Engineering

The Ph.D. program requires innovative research in collaboration with faculty along with 72 credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree, or 48 beyond a master's degree obtained elsewhere. Candidacy involves core coursework, a General Examination, a dissertation proposal, and a dissertation defense.

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest of the engineering professions, dealing generally with systems for energy conversion, material transport, and the control of motions and forces. The undergraduate curriculum provides the basic education needed for professional practice and is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Mental Health and Education of Latin American People in the US

This graduate certificate program is designed for current and future professionals seeking to enhance their skills to serve Latin American people in the U.S. It is grounded in cultural humility, cultural competence, and evidence-based practices responsive to social and structural determinants of mental health.

Mental Health Counseling

This professional preparation program reflects competencies required by regulations governing licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania. It is accredited by the Master's in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council and is offered in on-campus and online tracks.

Molecular and Cellular Biology (B.A.)

Offered by the Department of Biological Sciences, the B.A. in molecular and cellular biology focuses on the study of living systems at the molecular and cellular level. It combines core biology coursework with focused study in genetics, cell biology, and biochemistry.

Molecular and Cellular Biology (B.S.)

The B.S. in molecular and cellular biology provides more extensive coursework in the major and allied sciences than the B.A. program. It is designed for students preparing for graduate study, professional school, or laboratory research careers.

Music

The Bachelor of Arts in Music program comprises three components: foundation courses, electives, and the capstone project. Foundation courses train students in music history and theory as well as fundamental musicianship and performance skills.

Music Composition

An undergraduate major offered by the Department of Music for students focusing on the creation of original music. Students combine foundational study in music history, theory, and musicianship with composition coursework and a capstone project.

Neuroscience (B.A.)

Offered by the Department of Biological Sciences, the B.A. in neuroscience is a program of study focused on the nervous system and the biological bases of behavior. It combines core biology coursework with neuroscience-specific courses and allied study in chemistry, physics, and mathematics.

Neuroscience (B.S.)

The B.S. in neuroscience offers a more extensive science curriculum than the B.A., with additional coursework in the major and allied fields. It prepares students for graduate study, medical and health professions, and research careers in the neurosciences.

Optimization

The M.S. in Optimization is designed for students whose professional plans include research in an educational, governmental, or industrial environment. Graduates understand how to design, analyze, implement, and use optimization algorithms for solving problems arising throughout engineering and data science.

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

The B.S. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry requires Biological Sciences courses as background for entry into the field. As a consequence there are fewer chemistry courses, and they are tailored to the requirements of the pharmaceutical industry.

Philosophy

The philosophy major addresses how to lead our lives and the difference between what matters and what only seems to matter, through the study of logic, ethics, political and legal philosophy, metaphysics, epistemology, and aesthetics. The major consists of a minimum of 44 credits in philosophy.

Photonics

The Master of Science in Photonics is an interdisciplinary program providing broad training in the various aspects of photonics, including topics in electrical engineering, materials science, and physics. The program requires a total of 30 credits of graduate work including a 15-credit core, and admission requires a B.S. or M.S. in engineering or the physical sciences.

Physics

The Department of Physics offers advanced study and research in fields including astronomy and astrophysics, atomic, molecular and optical physics, biophysics, condensed matter, high energy physics, photonics, plasma physics, and statistical physics. Candidates for advanced degrees normally complete the requirements for a bachelor's degree with a major in physics before beginning graduate study.

Physics

The Department of Physics concentrates its research within several fields of physics, offering doctoral projects in astrophysics, condensed matter, biophysics, high energy nuclear experiment and theory, nonlinear optics and photonics, plasma physics, and soft condensed matter. Doctoral candidates conduct original research culminating in a dissertation.

Physics (B.A.)

The B.A. with a major in physics covers the basic laws of mechanics, heat and thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, optics, relativity, quantum mechanics, and elementary particles, together with laboratory skills. It allows more coursework outside the major than the B.S. program.

Physics (B.S.)

The B.S. in physics provides extensive study of the basic theories of physics and their application to bulk matter and to the structure of atoms and nuclei, along with the laboratory skills and techniques of the experimental physicist. A majority of physics graduates go on to graduate school in physics or related scientific fields.

Political Science

The major in political science is designed to promote understanding of political ideas, institutions and processes, and to develop skills in analyzing and evaluating political problems. A balanced program exposes students to political institutions and processes as well as comparative and philosophical perspectives of political analysis.

Politics and Policy

The Master of Arts in politics and policy is a 30 credit hour program that can be completed in 12 months by full-time students. Students take ten classes, including three core courses and seven electives, all at the 400 level.

Polymer Science and Engineering

The interdisciplinary Polymer Science and Engineering graduate program coordinates polymer activities across chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science and engineering, physics, and mechanical engineering. The Master of Science degree requires a total of 24 credits in course work and six credits in research, culminating in a master's thesis.

Polymer Science and Engineering

The Polymer Science and Engineering Program offers interdisciplinary doctoral study through several departments, including Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, and Physics. The program includes courses in materials, chemical engineering, chemistry, physics, and mechanical engineering.

Population Health

The graduate certificate in population health prepares students to learn and apply graduate-level introductory population health concepts and methodology. It requires a minimum of 12 credits including introductory courses in Population Health, Epidemiology, and Population Health Data Science plus an elective.

Population Health

The Ph.D. in Population Health prepares doctoral students to investigate, integrate, and address health determinants using multiple methodologies including data science and community-based participatory research. The degree requires a minimum of 72 credit hours, and candidates enroll full-time, pass qualifying examinations, and defend original dissertation research.

Population Health

The major in Population Health prepares students to investigate the determinants of health with an emphasis on mixed and quantitative methodologies. Students learn to examine the burden and distribution of diseases and to identify novel and effective avenues for disease prevention and health promotion through coursework, experiential learning, and research projects.

Probabilistic Modeling across Science and Engineering

An interdisciplinary graduate certificate for which the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers a significant number of classes. Information on the program is available from the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science.

Psychology

The Department of Psychology offers a research-intensive graduate program with specializations in cognitive, developmental and social psychology. Master of Science students complete the first-year apprenticeship and master's thesis requirements along with core coursework in statistics and research methodology.

Psychology

The Department of Psychology offers a distinctive, research-intensive doctoral program with specializations in cognitive, developmental and social psychology. Requirements include a master's thesis, third-year scholarly activity, a general examination, and an original doctoral dissertation.

Psychology (B.A.)

The Bachelor of Arts in psychology is a social science major situated within the College of Arts and Sciences' liberal arts tradition, requiring 13 courses in psychology. Psychology is the science of mind, brain, and behavior, and the major provides training in scientific reasoning, critical thinking, and research methods.

Psychology (B.S.)

The Bachelor of Science major program in psychology adds substantial coursework in mathematics and computer science, natural science, and social and cognitive science to the psychology curriculum. It is designed for students seeking stronger scientific preparation for research careers or graduate study.

Public Health

The MPH degree prepares students to engage in public health research, practice, and policymaking at local, state, national, and global levels. The program integrates foundational public health courses with data science, qualitative research methods, health communication, and environmental health justice, and requires a minimum of 42 credits.

Public Policy

The Master of Public Policy is a 30 credit hour program that can be completed in 12 months by full-time students. All students take five core courses and five elective courses at the 400 level.

Quantitative Risk Management

Students are trained in the quantitative methodologies and regulatory practices essential for risk management functions within financial institutions. The curriculum reinforces material from the Financial Risk Manager examination administered by the Global Association of Risk Professionals.

Religion, Culture, and Society

The department is committed to the academic investigation of religion as an intrinsic and vital dimension of human culture, drawing on historical, philosophical, sociological, anthropological, and psychological perspectives. The major consists of 32 credit hours of coursework, with a balanced plan of study devised in consultation with a major advisor.

School Counseling

The M.Ed. in School Counseling is approved for pre-K-12 certification by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and adheres to PDE competencies for school counselors. Graduates typically seek positions in public and private educational settings as school counselors.

School Psychology

The Ed.S. program prepares graduates to serve as school psychologists in school districts and is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists. Of the 66 hours in the program, 54 are required and the remaining 12 are completed through electives.

School Psychology

The Ph.D. in School Psychology is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists and accredited by the American Psychological Association. Graduates pursue practitioner positions in school district, clinical, and hospital settings as well as positions as researchers and professors.

Secondary Education (Master of Arts)

Students in the secondary teacher-preparation program may petition to obtain the Master of Arts degree rather than the M.Ed. degree after admission to graduate study. The M.A. degree requires 42 credits and has specific content-area expertise requirements.

Secondary Education (Master of Education)

This program of study prepares students for Pennsylvania Level I certification as secondary content-area teachers in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, English, general science, mathematics, physics, or social studies. Students complete core coursework, professional skills coursework, and extended field experiences.

Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Wellness PreK-12

A 12-credit Lehigh certificate program designed for students seeking the Pennsylvania Department of Education Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Wellness of PK-12 Students Endorsement. The program concentrates coursework in social and emotional learning for practitioners implementing evidence-based, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive practices.

Sociology

One of three parallel bachelor of arts majors offered by the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, the sociology major is for students desiring a focused, disciplinary program of study. Students acquire a theoretical background and research skills that promote self and societal awareness valued by a wide range of employers.

Sociology and Anthropology

The Sociology and Anthropology major is an interdisciplinary program for students desiring a broader social science perspective than the separate sociology or anthropology majors. The curriculum provides training in research design, methods, and data analysis.

Spanish and Hispanic Studies

The Spanish and Hispanic Studies major builds advanced command of the Spanish language along with knowledge of the literatures and cultures of Spain and Latin America. Majors are strongly encouraged to spend a period of study abroad.

Special Education

The M.Ed. in Special Education is designed for college graduates who hold instructional certification in special education and wish to pursue advanced studies. The program offers concentrations in Intensive Academic Intervention, Low Incidence Disabilities, English as a Second Language, and General Special Education Studies, and options leading to Pennsylvania teacher certification.

Special Education

This 60-credit post-master's degree program is individualized and emphasizes applied research, faculty-student mentoring, and the development of professional competencies such as writing for publication, college teaching, grant writing, and program administration. Graduates are prepared to conduct research and teach in college or university settings.

Statistics

This program requires 30 credit hours of graduate courses with at least 18 hours of 400-level STAT or MATH courses, and up to six hours of coursework may be replaced with a thesis. The program offers a statistics track and a stochastic modeling track.

Statistics and Data Science (B.A.)

The B.A. program in statistics emphasizes fundamental principles for designing the process of data collection, for summarizing and interpreting data, and for drawing valid conclusions from data. It provides a sufficient foundation for a career in a field of applications of statistics and is flexible enough to be combined as a double major.

Statistics and Data Science (B.S.)

The B.S. program in Statistics provides students with a comprehensive study of the field of statistics, offered in a standard track and an applied track. Mathematical principles, especially probability theory, underlie all statistical analyses, and the degree serves as a fundamental tool in the natural and social sciences, business, and medicine.

Structural Engineering

The doctoral program in Structural Engineering complements coursework with research and design experience culminating in an original dissertation and defense. It prepares students for leadership roles in the private sector, public sector, and academia.

Structural Engineering (Master of Engineering)

The Master of Engineering in Structural Engineering is a specialized 30-credit program characterized by a dedicated three-course sequence on structural design resulting in a final design project. The program stresses engineering applications and design, and most students complete it in 10 months.

Structural Engineering (Master of Science)

The Master of Science in Structural Engineering is a 30-credit master's program with required core courses in structural engineering. Students may choose a thesis, project, or course-only option and select from a broad portfolio of CEE and other departmental electives.

Supply Chain Management

The Supply Chain Management undergraduate major, housed in the Department of Decision and Technology Analytics, prepares students to understand and manage the processes that distinguish successful companies from their competitors. The program provides exposure to supply management, logistics, business-to-business marketing, and operations management.

Teaching and Learning

The master's in Teaching and Learning enhances practicing educators' evidence-based pedagogical knowledge and skills to optimize their design of classroom learning environments. Specialization tracks include Technology and Design, Innovative Pedagogy, English as a Second Language, and Social-Emotional Behavioral Wellness.

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

This 12-credit certificate advances educators' knowledge and use of evidence-based instructional practices to support the learning and second language development of second language learners. It seeks to assist educators in becoming agents of social change through enhanced knowledge of linguistics and second language instructional practices.

Teaching, Learning, and Technology

The master of science in Teaching, Learning, and Technology is a 30-credit, coursework-only master's program with no thesis requirement. It is available only to students previously admitted to the TLT Ph.D. program who are not completing their doctorate.

Teaching, Learning, and Technology

A 48-credit, post-master's doctoral degree spanning the fields of learning design, instructional technology, and teacher education. The program employs a scientist/practitioner model in which doctoral students collaborate with faculty to generate new theories, innovative curricula, and technology-integrated learning environments.

Technical Entrepreneurship

Lehigh's 11-month, 30-credit, full-time professional master's program in technical entrepreneurship helps young entrepreneurs develop an entrepreneurial mindset through 'Learn by Doing, Learn by Making and Learn by Launching.' Graduates are well positioned to take on complex product development roles in both large and small companies.

Theatre

To study theatre is to examine its many internal disciplines: acting and directing combine with design, technical theatre, dramatic literature, and theatre history. Students may pursue general theatre studies or focus on particular areas such as performance, design, or history and literature, supported by an active curricular production program.

Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

The Graduate Certificate in WGSS is designed as a complement to a disciplinary graduate program or as a standalone post-baccalaureate course of study. It is a small, flexible 12-credit program providing breadth through concentrated interdisciplinary study of women and gender.

Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

The Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies BA provides students an in-depth education in an interdisciplinary field of academic inquiry that critically examines the diverse realities of women's lives and the ways gender and power differentials shape human lives and societies. WGSS pursues a fundamental critique of knowledge and seeks to create new paradigms of inquiry.