No matter what academic path you choose at Gustavus, you'll develop important skills such as critical thinking and effective communication. Selecting a major, therefore, means identifying your passions.
Explore each major or minor at Gustavus-- its curriculum, faculty, departmental philosphy, outcomes, and more-- by clicking on the catalog or department link.
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| M = major | m = minor |
| T = teaching major/certification | t = teaching minor |
| H = honors program |
| Accounting | M | Catalog | Department | ||||
| Art Education | M | T | Catalog | Department | |||
| Art History | M | m | Catalog | Department | |||
| Art Studio | M | m | H | Catalog | Department | ||
| Athletic Training | M | Catalog | Department | ||||
| Biology | M | m | H | Catalog | Department | ||
| Biology/Life Science Teaching | M | T | Catalog | Department | |||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
M | Catalog | Department | ||||
| Chemistry | M | m | T | Catalog | Department | ||
| Classics | M | m | T | H | Catalog | Department | |
| Coaching | m | Catalog | Department | ||||
| Communication Studies | M | T | t | H | Catalog | Department | |
| Computer Science | M | m | H | Catalog | Department | ||
| Dance | M | m | Catalog | Department | |||
| Dance and Theatre Teaching | M | T | Catalog | Department | |||
| Earth Science/Space Teaching | M | T | Catalog | Department | |||
| Economics | M | m | Catalog | Department | |||
| Elementary Education | M | Catalog | Department | ||||
| English | M | m | Catalog | Department | |||
| Environmental Studies | M | m | Catalog | Department | |||
| French | M | m | Catalog | Department | |||
| Geography | M | m | H | Catalog | Department | ||
| Geology | M | m | Catalog | Department | |||
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Gender, Women & |
M | m | Catalog | Department | |||
| Greek | m | Catalog | Department | ||||
| Health Fitness | M | Catalog | Department | ||||
| Health Education | M | T | Catalog | Department | |||
| History | M | m | H | Catalog | Department | ||
| International Management | M | Catalog | Department | ||||
| Japanese Studies | M | m | Catalog | Department | |||
| Latin | M | m | T | H | Catalog | Department | |
| Latin American, Latino & Caribbean Studies |
m | Catalog | Department | ||||
| Management | M | m | Catalog | Department | |||
| Math | M | m | H | Catalog | Department | ||
| Music | M | m | H | Catalog | Department | ||
| Neuroscience | m | Catalog | Department | ||||
| Nursing | M | Catalog | Department | ||||
| Physical Education | M | T | Catalog | Department | |||
| Peace Studies | m | Catalog | Department | ||||
| Philosophy | M | m | H | Catalog | Department | ||
| Physics | M | m | T | H | Catalog | Department | |
| Political Science | M | m | Catalog | Department | |||
| Psychology | M | H | Catalog | Department | |||
| Religion | M | m | Catalog | Department | |||
| Russian Studies | M | Catalog | Department | ||||
| Russian | m | Catalog | Department | ||||
| Scandinavian Studies | M | m | Catalog | Department | |||
| Social Studies Teaching | M | T | Catalog | Department | |||
| Sociology and Anthropology | M | m | H | Catalog | Department | ||
| Spanish | M | m | T | Catalog | Department | ||
| Theatre | M | m | t | Catalog | Department |
While pre-professional programs do not have required courses (therefore, they are not majors), students wishing to pursue particular careers are encouraged to follow a recommended curriculum that will best prepare them for graduate school.
| Actuarial Science | Catalog | Website |
| Architecture | Catalog | Website |
| Arts Administration | Catalog | Website |
| Church Vocations | Catalog | Website |
| Dentistry | Catalog | Website |
| Engineering | Catalog | Website |
| Law | Catalog | Website |
| Materials Science | Catalog | Website |
| Medicine | Catalog | Website |
| Ministry | Catalog | Website |
| Occupational Therapy | Catalog | Website |
| Optometry | Catalog | Website |
| Pharmacy | Catalog | Website |
| Physical Therapy | Catalog | Website |
| Veterinary Medicine | Catalog | Website |
* This list is maintained by the Admission Office. For the most up-to-date information, see the current college catalog (academic bulletin). To request any changes to this page, please e-mail us.
