At Emory, our list of academic programs is expansive and unexpected, challenging you to try something new or develop a burning interest. Either way, you have many opportunities to choose, combine, and pair majors to make your academic path your own.
preprofessional programs Accounting BBA Primary Area 'Major' 'Preprofessional Program' African American Studies BA Major, Minor 'Major' , 'Minor' African Studies BA Major, Minor 'Major' , 'Minor' American Studies BA Major, Minor 'Major' , 'Minor' Analytic Consulting BBA Secondary Area 'Major' 'Preprofessional Program' Ancient Mediterranean Studies BA Major, Minor 'Major' , 'Minor' Anthropology BA Major, Minor 'Major' , 'Minor' Anthropology and Human Biology Applied Mathematics BS Major, Minor 'Major' , 'Minor' Applied Mathematics and Statistics BA Major, Minor 'Major' , 'Minor' Architectural Studies Art History BA Major, Minor 'Major' , 'Minor' Arts Management BBA Concentration 'Major' 'Preprofessional Program' BA or BS Major Biophysics Business Administration BBA Primary Area Business Administration and Quantitative Sciences BA Joint Major 'Major' 'Joint Major' Business and Society BBA Secondary Area 'Major' 'Preprofessional Program' Catholic Studies BA or BS Major Chinese Studies Classical Civilization BA Major, Minor 'Major' , 'Minor' Classics and English BA Joint Major 'Major' 'Joint Major' Classics and History BA Joint Major 'Major' 'Joint Major' Classics and Philosophy BA Joint Major 'Major' 'Joint Major' Community Building and Social Change Comparative Literature BA Major, Minor 'Major' , 'Minor' Computer Informatics Computer Science BA or BS Major, Minor 'Major' , 'Minor' Dance and Movement Studies BA Major, Minor 'Major' , 'Minor' Earth and Atmospheric Studies East Asian Studies BA Major, Minor 'Major' , 'Minor' BA Major, Minor 'Major' , 'Minor' Economics and Mathematics BA Joint Major 'Major' 'Joint Major' Economics and Computer Science BA Joint Major 'Major' 'Joint Major' Economics and Human Health BA Joint Major 'Major' 'Joint Major' Engineering BS or BA + BSE Dual Degree with Georgia Tech 'Major' 'Dual Degree' Engineering Sciences BA Major, Minor 'Major' , 'Minor' English and Creative Writing English and History BA Joint Major 'Major' 'Joint Major' Entrepreneurship BBA Secondary Area 'Major' 'Preprofessional Program' Environment and Sustainability Management BBA Concentration 'Major' 'Preprofessional Program' Environmental Sciences BA or BS Major, Minor 'Major' , 'Minor' Film and Media BA Major, Minor 'Major' , 'Minor' Film and Media Management BBA Concentration 'Major' 'Preprofessional Program' BBA Primary Area 'Major' 'Preprofessional Program' BA Major, Minor 'Major' , 'Minor' German Studies BA Major, Minor 'Major' , 'Minor' Global Development Studies Global Health, Culture and Society BA Major, Minor 'Major' , 'Minor' Health Innovation BBA Concentration 'Major' 'Preprofessional Program' BA Major, Minor 'Major' , 'Minor' History and Art History BA Joint Major 'Major' 'Joint Major' Human Health Information Systems and Operations Management BBA Primary Area 'Major' 'Preprofessional Program' Integrated Visual Arts BA Integrated Co-Major Interdisciplinary Studies International Business BBA Secondary Area 'Major' 'Preprofessional Program' International Studies Italian Studies BA Major, Minor 'Major' , 'Minor' BA Major, Minor 'Major' , 'Minor' Jewish Studies BA Major, Minor 'Major' , 'Minor' BA Major, Minor 'Major' , 'Minor' Latin American and Caribbean Studies BA Major, Minor 'Major' , 'Minor' Linguistics BA Major, Minor 'Major' , 'Minor' Lusophone Studies BBA Primary Area 'Major' 'Preprofessional Program' Mathematics BA or BS Major, Minor 'Major' , 'Minor' Mathematics and Computer Science BS Joint Major 'Major' 'Joint Major' Mathematics and Political Science BA Joint Major 'Major' 'Joint Major' Medical Imaging BMS Primary Area 'Major' 'Preprofessional Program' Mediterranean Archaeology Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies BA Major, Minor 'Major' , 'Minor' Neuroethics Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology BSN/BA + BSN Dual Degree 'Major' 'Dual Degree' , 'Preprofessional Program' Nutrition Science Persian Language and Literature Philosophy BA Major, Minor 'Major' , 'Minor' Philosophy and Religion BA Joint Major 'Major' 'Joint Major' Philosophy, Politics, Law BA or BS Major, Minor 'Major' , 'Minor' Physics and Astronomy BA or BS Major Playwriting BA Joint Major 'Major' 'Joint Major' Political Science BA Major, Minor 'Major' , 'Minor' Predictive Health Preprofessional Opportunities 'Preprofessional Program' Psychology Psychology and Linguistics BA Joint Major 'Major' 'Joint Major' Public Policy and Analysis Quantitative Sciences Real Estate BBA Secondary Area 'Major' 'Preprofessional Program' BA Major, Minor 'Major' , 'Minor' Religion and Anthropology BA Joint Major 'Major' 'Joint Major' Religion and Classical Civilization BA Joint Major 'Major' 'Joint Major' Religion and History BA Joint Major 'Major' 'Joint Major' Religion and Sociology BA Joint Major 'Major' 'Joint Major' Rhetoric, Writing, Information Design Russian and East European Studies BA Major, Minor 'Major' , 'Minor' Science, Culture, and Society BA Major, Minor 'Major' , 'Minor' BA Major, Minor 'Major' , 'Minor' Spanish and Linguistics BA Joint Major 'Major' 'Dual Degree' , 'Joint Major' Spanish and Portuguese Strategy and Management Consulting BBA Primary Area 'Major' 'Preprofessional Program' Sustainability Sustainability Sciences Theater Studies BA Major, Minor 'Major' , 'Minor' , 'Joint Major' BA Major, Minor 'Major' , 'Minor' Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies BA Major, Minor 'Major' , 'Minor'Accounting is the language of business. Fluency in financial reporting, the legal environment, and taxation should be part of your vocabulary. Our approach concentrates on major issues that impact accounting such as ethics, psychology, and international standards.
Learn about the histories, cultures, and political movements of black communities across the US and the global African diaspora. African American studies embraces academic excellence and social responsibility through pursuing knowledge across subject areas and engagement with local, national, and international communities of African descent.
African studies focuses on the histories, societies, and cultures of the peoples of Africa. You'll be encouraged to participate in study or research abroad through an internship or one of Emory's summer, semester, or yearlong programs in Africa or London.
American studies considers the patterns of American culture as they have changed over time. Explore the particular experiences of Americans from different regions, social classes, races, ethnicities, genders, and national backgrounds.
Analytic consulting equips you to evaluate business from multiple perspectives and prepares you to holistically address business problems and make meaningful recommendations. Courses will enhance your ability to identify relevant information and patterns, with an emphasis on analyzing, optimizing, monitoring, and controlling.
Ancient Mediterranean studies emphasizes the interconnections of the ancient cultures of the Near East, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Courses highlight the exchange of artifacts and ideas throughout Mediterranean history. You'll have the option to spend time abroad participating in archaeological projects or in other Emory programs in Israel, Turkey, Greece, and Italy.
Anthropology is the holistic study of human beings as biological and cultural organisms in both the past and present. It is divided into four subdisciplines: biological, archaeology, linguistics, and cultural anthropology.
The program in anthropology and human biology promotes the interaction between biology and culture. If you're interested in a pre-med curriculum, we believe future physicians will benefit from exposure to several perspectives in anthropology.
Applied mathematics deals with mathematical methods used in science, engineering, business, computer science, and industry. Our program will equip you for jobs in areas such as engineering, computer technology, or finance, or for further graduate study in applied math or the sciences and engineering.
Applied mathematics and statistics provides training in both statistical analysis and quantitative research. Our program prepares you to work in data-oriented fields; go to graduate school for statistics, applied math, actuarial science, or financial mathematics; or pursue graduate training in the social sciences, physical and natural sciences, or engineering.
Our Arabic program produces fluent Arabic speakers for business, nongovernmental organizations, and the academic world. Arabic—the first language of more than 200 million people from Morocco to Iraq—is the sacred language of Islam. Focusing on language and culture, Emory provides opportunities to enhance your Arabic studies, such as a North African Studies summer program, an eight-week intensive Arabic summer course at a Moroccan university, and semester abroad programs.
Architectural studies teaches you how to analyze, engage, and interpret information about current and historical buildings and spaces.
Art history teaches visual analysis skills to interpret the imagery that surrounds you and explore the works, meanings, and abstract foundations of the visual arts. Study performance, construction, and installation—as well as painting, sculpture, photography, and architecture through the perspectives of history and culture. Explore the wide variety of approaches to art and how that blends with studio art.
With an arts management concentration, gain knowledge and experience for an administrative or management career in the performing arts. Courses span the history, politics, and practice of the arts field of your choice.
Astronomy is the study of stars, planets, comets, and galaxies and other matter outside the Earth's atmosphere.
Biology teaches the fundamental concepts of biological science and how to apply that to problem solving and exploring the biological world in both the lab and in the field. In addition to those who pursue biology as a major or minor, many students pursue biology as their preprofessional curriculum.
Biophysics bridges the subjects of biology and physics. Look for patterns in how living organisms survive, adapt, and grow and learn to analyze them with mathematics and physics. Courses combine experimental and theoretical methods of studying, ranging from molecules and cells to organisms and populations.
Business administration prepares you for a lot more than a career in business—it's training for life. Acquire the ability to think critically, analyze data, make recommendations, and communicate effectively. Gain the skills to apply knowledge and the courage to act based on what you know.
This partnership couples the rigor of the BBA program with a second major in quantitative sciences. The purpose of this degree program is to enhance the quantitative and analytic preparation of students choosing to study business at Emory.
Business and society explores the dual goals of improving economic performance while integrating social and corporate values. This program focuses on harnessing information, analyzing complex situations, and synthesizing data for ethical decision making.
With Catholic studies, learn about the rich intellectual and cultural traditions of the Roman Catholic Church during the past two millennia, and study its impact on Western thought.
Chemistry is sometimes known as the "central science," because it overlaps with the other sciences, including biology, physics, geology, and environmental science. At Emory, chemistry has been completely rethought to feature new curriculum, new teaching techniques, and new classroom environments. This forward-thinking, interdisciplinary approach prepares students for medical, dental, pharmacy, veterinary, and other professional schools, among many career fields.
The minor in Chinese combines extensive language training, with study abroad programs available to strengthen knowledge. In-country experience is an indispensable part of studies in Chinese.
The major in Chinese studies combines extensive language training with in-depth study of Chinese literature, culture, and society.
Classical civilization focuses on many different aspects of classical culture—including literature, art, archaeology, history, philosophy, and religion. With its emphasis on a broad knowledge of the classical world, we equip you for further studies in law, medicine, business, writing, and publishing.
The civilization and cultural achievements of ancient Greece and Rome continue to influence our values, the way we think, and the questions we ask today. Study the languages, literature, culture, and influence of the ancient world.
Classics offers joint majors if you have strong interest in an area such as English. The civilization and cultural achievements of ancient Greece and Rome continue to influence our values, the way we think, and the questions we ask today. Study the languages, literature, culture, and influence of the ancient world.
Classics offers joint majors if you have strong interest in an area such as history. The civilization and cultural achievements of ancient Greece and Rome continue to influence our values, the way we think, and the questions we ask today. Study the languages, literature, culture, and influence of the ancient world.
Classics offers joint majors if you have strong interest in an area such as philosophy. The civilization and cultural achievements of ancient Greece and Rome continue to influence our values, the way we think, and the questions we ask today. Study the languages, literature, culture, and influence of the ancient world.
Community building and social change introduces you to the challenges and opportunities for revitalizing and strengthening communities in contemporary urban America.
"Comp lit" invites you to engage with the world of literature in English and beyond. Explore important Western and non-Western works from many different lenses including philosophy, religion, and psychology.
Computer informatics focuses on how people interact daily with information technology. It goes beyond pure computer science and provides a context for solving problems with technology.
Computers and problem solving with algorithm analysis have drastically changed the way people live and work. Our program focuses on fundamental computing concepts and general programming principles.
The study of dance involves the total exploration of the self: emotional, intellectual, and kinesthetic. Develop an awareness and appreciation of movement in all its diverse forms and enhance your ability to communicate through nonverbal expression.
This program focuses on the challenges and complexities of Earth system processes that sustain the growing human population. Build a strong foundation in the physical science of Earth systems and the fundamental physical processes. Understanding these processes prepares you to address challenges that human populations face. Explore sustainable development of energy and natural resources, and assessment of adaptation and mitigation strategies for potential natural hazards, such as intense storms and flooding.
In East Asian studies, study an East Asian language (Chinese, Korean, or Japanese). A core component is to encourage and facilitate direct exchange between East Asia and the US. Students spend at least a semester in China, Korea, or Japan (alternate destinations are also encouraged), developing a deep understanding of the region and creating lasting ties to it.
Economics describes and analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. Students studying economics at Emory gain a strong theoretical and empirical foundation in economics.
Economics and mathematics prepares you for math-intensive doctoral economics programs or quantitatively oriented MBA programs. It features substantial mathematics and economics coursework.
The joint Economics/Computer Science major is designed to provide students with an education that combines economic reasoning, empirical methods and data analytics, and knowledge of machine learning and artificial intelligence to understand how data can be used to understand economic phenomenon in the digital age.
Economics and human health is a joint major that prepares you for a wide variety of career paths. This program is geared towards students who are interested in economics along with pre-health (pre-med, pre-vet, etc.) fields.
In cooperation with Georgia Tech, Emory University offers the Dual Degree Program in Engineering. Students earn two bachelors degrees in 5-6 years—a bachelor of arts degree or a bachelor of science degree from Emory, and a bachelor of science in engineering from Georgia Tech.
In engineering sciences, take courses in mathematics, chemistry, and physics to prepare for professions that interface with engineers, such as engineering management and patent law. Build a foundation for pursuing a graduate degree in engineering. Three tracks are available: engineering physics, materials science (which includes chemistry courses), and geosciences (which includes courses in environmental science).
English courses offer a broad range of study, from writing to literature in its many forms, including poetry, drama, myth, fiction, fantasy, science fiction, Shakespeare, and Southern literature. These classes are offered in an atmosphere designed to invite lively intellectual exchange.
In English and creative writing, you will study both art and craft: the literary traditions in which you write and the elements of craft in poetry, fiction, playwriting, screenwriting, and creative nonfiction. The program fosters your development as a writer, through an emphasis on reading as a writer, generating material, and revision.
In this joint major, explore the relationships of literature and history. Build a program unique to your interests in these fields, and participate in the vibrant intellectual life of each department.
The entrepreneurship area immerses students in the intricacies of launching a new venture. Supporting students who may already have a start-up idea and those curious about the field of study for future opportunities, explore the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate and launch a successful business.
In environment and sustainability management, focus on the history, politics, and practice of the environmental fields. Gaining a foundation in business principles and practices—including management, marketing, finance, and strategy—will prepare you for career in environmental management.
The environmental sciences program challenges students to look at the ecological and social foundations of environmental issues and the complex interaction among them locally and globally. The interdisciplinary curriculum relies on classroom learning, field study, internships, research, and study abroad programs to help you develop skills in tackling real world issues.
Explore important ethical questions, from cheating on campus to war, from stem cell research to the nature of professionalism. This program embodies a community of students, scholars, and teachers committed to the study of ethics in all of its dimensions. This minor prepares you for graduate professional studies in numerous fields including law, medicine, and business.
Develop your media literacy, the ability to think critically about the ways in which images and sounds create ideas. Become a discerning viewer and thinker about the most influential cultural forms of the 20th and 21st centuries.
This is a study of film and media in their historical and contemporary context. Explore the infrastructure and market mechanisms that support the creation and distribution of media content.
Get equipped with the analytical skills and practical expertise necessary to excel in finance careers. Course offerings emphasize a wide range of career tracks including real estate, private equity, hedge funds and new venture financing.
The French program combines a variety of courses in language and unique options for study abroad. The Summer in Paris six-week program immerses you in language study and cultural activities while you live with a French family. The semester or year-long program called EDUCO—one of the few programs of its kind—allows you to take classes in a variety of subjects at the University of Paris.
The German Studies program covers cultural, literacy, language and historical topics relevant to the German-speaking world. Study abroad opportunities exist as well as internships and research opportunities as you prepare for an international career or graduate studies.
This interdisciplinary program focuses on social justice, sustainable economic development, public health, global interconnection and public service, emphasizing a rights-based approach to development studies.
Gain perspective to meet challenges and opportunities arising from a complex interplay of political, environmental, social, historical and cultural systems. From global needs in the field to clinical care, learn about confronting global health challenges as they happen. Explore how to power social change and contribute to building community partnerships that advance health.
Approximately 12 percent of English words originate from Greek. The Greek program introduces the core principles of classical Greek, a foundation the empowers you to read and understand literary works rapidly.
Gain an understanding of the cutting-edge science of health innovations in areas such as personalized medicine and health, applications and translations involved in global health, the science of nutrition and health policy. Build a foundation in the basics of management, marketing and operations and develop business practices that make us better stewards of financial, human and organizational resources.
As on of the oldest living languages and the language of the Old Testament, Hebrew has a history that few other languages can match. The minor in Hebrew introduces students to the language, people, culture, and history of the modern Hebrew-speaking world.
Hindi-Urdu is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. The Hindi minor offers instruction from elementary to advanced levels, and regular and special topics in Hindi-Urdu language, literature and culture.
History is the study of the shared human experience over time. In a world transformed by the powerful tides of globalization, history provides an intellectual toolkit for dealing with complex international realities. Develop place-based knowledged and understanding of how unintended consequences shape our lives in an increasingly complex world.
The program in history and art history is a joint major that combines a broad study of history with an emphasis on the ways that art objects—from Egyptian funerary items to modern sculpture —reflect the politics and customs of the times.
Health is a universal human good and a major contemporary challenge to humanity. Learn about—and engage in—the complex scientific and social problems involved in health and well-being. Study health in an integrated model that prepares you for a broad range of opportunities, including professional or graduate schools, and careers in health policy, global health, health research, and pastoral care.
Explore the variety of approaches to structured and unstructured problem solving that are critical to today's businesses and the hallmarks of modern consulting best practices. Gain an appreciation of the dynamics of systems and process in preparation for analytical work.
Integrated visual arts combines studio art practice with the history and theory of art. Students are encouraged to develop as arts professionals who excel at their craft, as well as in written expression and critical thinking. Foundational courses include art, art history, and structured studio courses. Study abroad and summer internships are also encouraged.
If you have a particular intellectual topic that fascinates you, then the interdisciplinary studies or "IDS" major may be for you. Customize your coursework from multiple departments, pursue interships, and contribute a senior project under the mentorship of a faculty advisior. Coursework also includes a focus on writing and how to conduct independent research.
International business prepares you to conduct business in an increasingly globalized world. Learn about formulating global strategies, understanding and reporting global transactions, dealing with the complexities of global trade and finance, and marketing across geographic boundaries. There is also an opportunity to study or work abroad to gain first-hand international business experience.
International studies is designed for students interested primarily in the fields of international relations and comparative politics. It offers a focus on social sciences—areas that deal with human society and social relationship—with a political science foundation.
Focus of the study of Italy from a multifaceted perspective: literary, cultural, historical, artistic, philosophical, and political. Italy has the cultures, landscapes, and histories to fill a lifetime of investigation. Knowing Italian places you in a position to explore Italy's past and present from the most fulfilling vantage point.
Be empowered to achieve a high level of familiarity with the language and culture of Japan. The curriculum offers elementary through advanced language training, as well as a broad range of elective courses. Classes in the areas of Japanese literature, gender and sexuality, and cultural studies supplement the language classes and prepare you for a wide range of careers in the global economy of the 21st century.
Explore topics such as the study of Jews and Judaism from different disciplines—history, religious studies, language and linguistics, literature, theology, political science, anthropology. This program provides a foundation for students who would like to pursue Jewish studies in graduate school, enroll in a rabbinical program, or work in Jewish organizations and communities.
Choosing a minor in Korean is a great way to increase your expertise in the language and culture, as well as your professional marketability. Careers in fields as diverse as business, law, education, or art are increasingly geared toward international interests and concerns, so a background in Korean is indispensable in today's global environment.
The Latin program will reveal to you the essential elements of classical Latin, enabling you to read and understand literary works better and more rapidly.
Latin America and the Caribbean, home to two-thirds of the population of the Americas, is a diverse and globalizing region deeply intertwined with the US. The Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACS) program provides courses on the past and present of this unique part of the world. Taught in English and Spanish, LACS courses combine approaches from history, the social sciences, politics, arts, and literature.
Expose yourself to a broad range of information in the study of language from the perspectives of physiology, cognition, meaning, society, and culture. Learn to think critically about language and linguistic research, describe and apply linguistic principles and methods, and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Explore the Lusophone (Portuguese-speaking) world with language and culture study in this minor. Students are strongly encouraged to study abroad in a Portuguese-speaking country.
Marketing is concerned with creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners, and society at large. Develop your skills to analyze customers and market opportunities, create marketing strategies, and implement marketing programs. Gain expertise in the latest methods of understanding customer behavior and assessing effective marketing plans. Besides students whose interest is a career in marketing, this program is popular for students interested in general management careers, as well as in the media and entertainment field or management consulting.