Willamette University

Accounting and Finance

Willamette’s one-year MS in Accounting and Finance equips you with the tools to lead in two critical areas that drive every organization. You'll gain high-value, hands-on experience, sharpen your decision-making skills, and learn to leverage AI and coding to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving job market. This program delivers the training to get you to your next job.

Archaeology

Fly drones over archaeological sites. Use ground-penetrating radar to determine the location of historic landmarks. Probe excavation sites to help preserve North American and European artifacts. Our archaeology program uncovers clues to the past through real-world experiences.

Art History

In our art history program, you will study visual art from ancient to contemporary times. Examine art produced across history in Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas, to better understand the traditions and values of different cultures.

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Develop a strong foundation in biology and chemistry. Our biochemistry and molecular biology program is adaptable, allowing students to pursue coursework, electives, and capstone experiences that match their interests. Find a supportive environment that encourages growth through experiential learning.

Biology

Choose between a Bachelor of Arts in Biology or a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Collaborate with faculty on research or explore ideas independently. Our biology program combines lab work and field research to develop the skills you need to succeed. Choose one of the best biology programs in Oregon to turn research into real-world impact.

Business Administration

Build your resume, expand your network, and gain real-world experience with a Willamette MBA. Choose between our full time MBA and our evening, hybrid MBA program.

Business Administration

Willamette is the only university that is listed among both the nation's best liberal arts colleges and top business schools. Prepare for your career with real-world experiences, setting you up for diverse career opportunities and lifelong success. Major in business to solve problems, communicate effectively, and collaborate on challenges.

Chemistry

Whether you want to pursue a career in health professions, environmental science, or biochemical research, a chemistry degree will help you on your journey. Join a close-knit learning community, utilize state-of-the-art instruments, and chat with influential professors.

Cinema Studies

Learn to see film as an artistic medium, a cultural expression, a rhetorical device, and a technical production. Understand how to create and analyze moving images to produce research and make art. Our program focuses on analysis, but students can also explore some aspects of making cinema.

Civic Communication and Media

Study how people use media to engage the world, define debates, construct identity, develop arguments, and effect change. Find your voice by analyzing rhetoric and media in civic life. Go beyond the classroom to develop your skills.

Classical Studies

Explore the art, history, language, literature, material culture, and religious beliefs of the ancient Greeks and Romans. You will also consider the many ways the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome have shaped the modern Western world.

Computer Science

Join a program that emphasizes community and collaboration, knowing that working together leads to innovation. Learn about computer systems and processes and build resilience for an ever-evolving field. Our computer science major will prepare you for a variety of career paths.

Data Science

Be in-demand and set yourself up for a future-proof career. Designed for both working professionals and recent graduates, the Data Science program can help those at all experience levels achieve their goals. In this program, students develop high-level technical skills and consider the ethical implications of computing. Build your computing, programming, and data analysis skills with an MS in Data Science (MSDS).

Data Science

Data scientists are creating new knowledge every day. Willamette will prepare you to excel in this rapidly growing field. Connect your studies to real-world experiences to communicate your findings in ways that are clear and persuasive.

Economics

Navigate the complex world of decision-making. Major in economics and delve into social issues that impact our global society. Experience one-on-one support and hands-on learning to prepare for a career or graduate school.

English

Gain a strong foundation in literary analysis, critical thinking, and effective and expressive writing. Our faculty include award-winning writers and critics, and teach classes ranging from Climate Fiction to Literary Editing and Publishing. Explore the most dynamic writers of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, and hone your own writing in small, focused classroom environments.

Environmental Science

As the first environmental science program in the Pacific Northwest, we prepare students to make a meaningful impact. Our campus is next to the Oregon State Capitol, offering unique access to internships, advocacy, and policy work.

Exercise and Health Science

Delve into the mind, body, and spirit of humankind. Discuss aging, learn about biomechanics, and gain real-world experiences with our exercise and health science major. Through our liberal arts program, students will gain the communication and critical thinking skills they need to succeed.

Global Cultural Studies

Whether you explore a major or minor in Global Cultural Studies, you'll learn how connected the world is. Discuss topics like social relations, power structures, mass media, rituals, health practices, languages, literature, art, and history.

Healthcare Leadership

Whether you're a clinical provider, specialist, allied health professional, or in an administrative role, our program can help. Today, organizations often fail to train mid-level individuals on how the healthcare system operates. This knowledge is crucial in management roles and leadership positions. Our certificate prepares those to lead in a constantly changing environment.

History

Examine the impact of social movements, the formation of political structures, and the influence of culture on society. Learn how peoples of differing backgrounds have clashed and come together throughout history. Major in history to gain an understanding of critical events through American history and world history.

Individualized Major

Build bridges among disciplines and focus on the things you care about most. Use our interdisciplinary major to create your own path. Students have created individualized majors that allow them to explore Middle Eastern and Islamic studies, comparative literature, and so much more.

Industrial Engineering and Operations Research

Want to make the world work better? Industrial engineering is all about improving how people, technology, and systems work together. You'll learn to design smarter solutions, boost efficiency, and solve real-world problems in industries that urgently need your skills. Industrial engineering is an extension of data science, statistics, and systems thinking, areas where Willamette has deep expertise.

International Studies

Understanding the history, politics, and economies of societies around the globe is vital in today’s connected world. Our international studies major prepares students to be effective leaders and strategists.

Japanese Studies

Embrace the art, traditions, pop culture, and history of Japan at Willamette. Whether you're interested in speaking the language fluently or learning more about the customs, our Japanese Studies major supports your goals.

Juris Doctor

At Willamette Law, community is key. Here, you'll forge lasting relationships in a nurturing environment with faculty, staff, and peers. From day one, our comprehensive support system—including a robust attorney-mentor program, extensive professional training, personalized career assistance, and over 20 student organizations—prepares you to join a network of alumni leading in law firms, government, and corporations worldwide.

Legal Studies

The MLS program at Willamette University offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of legal principles and how they apply in various professional contexts. Whether you work in government, healthcare, business, or another field requiring legal insight, our program provides the knowledge and skills you need to succeed.

Master of Laws

The LLM program at Willamette University is designed for legal professionals looking to expand their knowledge and specialize in key areas of law. Whether you are an experienced lawyer seeking to deepen your expertise or an international attorney aiming to gain a comprehensive understanding of U.S. law, our LLM program provides the advanced education and practical skills you need to excel.

Mathematics

Study mathematical concepts and gain problem-solving skills in an engaging and inclusive environment. Discuss differential equations, statistics, algebra, and even number theory. As a math major, you will build vital knowledge that can be applied to a variety of roles and industries.

Music

Create music that conveys meaning and reaches people across boundaries. Experiment with different styles, genres, and technology to refine your craft and develop a unique sound. Earn a degree in music and prepare to make your mark.

Musical Theatre

Hone your storytelling and performance skills through our musical theatre degree. Learn to collaborate on a shared vision, navigate different roles within a professional hierarchy, and communicate ideas and emotions effectively. Our program focuses on performance, allowing you to become a stronger artist and build skills that translate to a variety of careers and industries.

Oregon Project Management

Willamette University partners with the State of Oregon to produce a premier project management development program, or OPMCP. We offer a specialized program that helps participants prepare to take on leadership positions in the growing field of project management. With 14 classes over a four-to-five-month period, you'll be ready to succeed.

Philosophy

What is justice and what is morality? What is the connection between the mind and the body? Philosophy grapples with questions that are integral to who we are. You’ll learn to analyze problems and improve your ability to write clearly, speak effectively, and think critically.

Physics

Learn fundamental theories and apply them to hands-on research opportunities. Find professors that will mentor, inspire, and challenge you at every level. Explore our physics degree to prepare for graduate programs and scientific careers.

Politics, Policy, Law, and Ethics

If you’re passionate about civic engagement and public service, our program can help you prepare for a meaningful career. Learn about American politics, engage in policy solutions, and analyze the role of law. Our majors get real world experience in legislative, governmental, and advocacy internships.

Psychology

Study the motivations, emotions, and cognitive processes that drive human actions. Explore both the social and natural sciences to gain a grasp of modern views on psychology. Our program prepares students for a variety of careers in a rapidly changing job market.

Public Health

The charge of public health is to promote and protect the health and well-being of all people and their communities. Our Public Health Ethics, Advocacy, and Leadership program (PHEAL, pronounced ‘feel’) prepares students to engage in this important mission in diverse settings. Learn more about how a degree in Public Health can enhance your life and the lives of others.

Public Management

Equip yourself with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to thrive in public management. Join over 700 government professionals who have benefited from the Certificate in Public Management program.

Quantitative Economics

The BS in Quantitative Economics combines the strengths of Willamette’s economics curriculum with coursework in data science, statistics, and computer science. You’ll learn to use tools like R and Python, evaluate evidence, build economic arguments, and explain complex findings clearly.

Religious Studies

Eighty-four percent of the world's population is religious. In Religious Studies we ask why, and explore the difference religion makes in peoples' lives across various cultures, both ancient and modern.

Sociology

Learn how human interactions shape and sustain social patterns, power dynamics, and structures such as capitalism and white supremacy. Develop skills that can help the community around you. Find inspiration through our sociology program to create social change on a local, national, or global scale.

Spanish

Whether you're new to the Spanish language or a native speaker, you'll find endless opportunities to grow. You’ll learn about the diverse Spanish-speaking cultures of Latin America, Spain, and the United States. This program is more than a Spanish language major. Explore the literature, culture, and history of Spanish speakers around the world.

Statistics

Find the resources of a large university in a small school setting. Delve into a variety of subjects to explore the use of data. Embrace a rapidly evolving field to advocate, change, and improve the world around us. Gain the right skills for the information age through our statistics degree.

STEM MBA

By combining a STEM education with an MBA degree, this distinct program can help ambitious students enter the job market with highly sought-after backgrounds. We highlight the importance of quantitative tools in the management world to help students gain hands-on experience for data-driven organizations.

Studio Art

Explore artistic theory and practice in a variety of mediums. In our Studio Art major, you will develop technical skills through hands-on studio work. Apply principles from different artistic styles to create a unique practice.

Theatre

Develop comprehensive theatrical expertise through our rigorous degree program covering acting, musical theatre, directing, design, technology, and dramatic literature. Students master the technical and creative elements of theatrical production, from character development to set construction, that establish authentic environments for audiences.

Utilities Management

Our 10-day training program helps bolster leadership and problem-solving abilities to help your organization tackle complex problems ranging from key industry knowledge, leadership skills, and technical application. Learn from industry experts and Willamette University Atkinson School of Management instructors who will equip you with the tools you need to succeed.

Women's and Gender Studies

Our interdisciplinary Women’s and Gender Studies program prepares students to critically analyze the dynamic intersection of gender and sexuality with race, class, and power.