The African American and African Studies (AAST) program offers the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees.
The Applied Linguistics concentration focuses on the scientific study of language, with an emphasis on using linguistics to address real-world problems.
The Art Education program offers instruction in the theory and practical aspects of teaching art from kindergarten through high school in a variety of settings.
The study of the history of art promotes visual and cultural literacy, critical and independent thinking, and advanced research and communication skills.
The Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies seeks to promote an expanded awareness and understanding of the nations and cultures of Asia
Communication is one of the fastest growing majors in the College of Arts and Letters. Our emphasis areas within the program produce creative, culturally aware, highly effective, communicators.
In the creative writing emphasis, students won’t only read and write, they’ll learn the very mechanics of prose and poetry, in order to be able to reproduce the effects of literature they love.
While earning their bachelor's, students majoring in criminal justice have the chance to earn departmental honors.
You'll gain a foundation in criminal justice, cybersecurity, cyber law, and digital forensics. Additionally, you’ll graduate with a basic introduction to information technology. You'll be prepared for policy- and legal-driven careers related to cybercrime.
Learn how to troubleshoot and identify potential security lapses to protect computer systems, networks, and online data from attack and compromise. You'll also learn how to collect forensic evidence for prosecution.
The ÌÒ»¨ÉçÇøÊÓƵ Dominion University Dance Program engages students in a dynamic and transformative process of dance training, fostering curiosity, imagination, versatility and innovation.
The ÌÒ»¨ÉçÇøÊÓƵ Dominion University Dance Program engages students in a dynamic and transformative process of dance training, fostering curiosity, imagination, versatility and innovation.
This program leads to eligibility for teacher licensure in Virginia. Licensure in English prepares students for a full range of secondary school teaching assignments.
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) is a professional degree that focuses on intensive creative work in the following visual arts majors: 3D Media & Materials Studies, Graphic Design, Painting & Drawing, and Photography & Print Media.
Whether studying French as preparation for studying and working in a French-speaking country, this program offers both curricular and extracurricular means to meet your goals.
The mission of the French with Teaching Licensure program is to prepare students with the knowledge and skills needed to teach French within the Pre-K through Grade 12 environment.
ÌÒ»¨ÉçÇøÊÓƵ’s Game Design, Development, and Criticism degree is an interdisciplinary major that allows students to specialize in game programming or game design while also learning game scholarship.
With eight full time faculty and one hundred majors, we are a vibrant community specializing in the study of a variety of fields of study, including Geographic Information Science (GIS), Environmental Geography, Human Geography, Regional Geography and Geography Education.
Require 36 hours (12 classes) of coursework in the major. Majors can tailor their program of study to specialize in geospatial technologies, environmental geography and/or human geography.
With this degree, you will achieve practical and culture-based proficiency in German through studying German literature, philosophy, film, art, and news as well as related fields such as history, politics, economics, and the arts.
The mission of the German with Teaching Licensure program is to prepare students with the knowledge and skills needed to teach German within the Pre-K through Grade 12 environment.
The Graphic Design major is a professional program that addresses the wide variety of design applications in print and digital media.
The Department of History offers a Bachelor of Arts degree that prepares students broadly for modern careers in business, government, and teaching, or for graduate study in history, law, library science, business, or education.
The Department of History offers a Bachelor of Arts degree that prepares students broadly for modern careers in business, government, and teaching, or for graduate study in history, law, library science, business, or education.
IDS Individualized Studies Program majors design their own degrees based on majors that are offered at other universities, career research, and consultation with academic experts.
The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (BAIS) is an interdisciplinary program that offers students a chance to explore the interrelations among nations and peoples and to study world affairs from a variety of perspectives.
This concentration within the English program prepares students for a range of careers in journalism, public relations, media, and more. Students are encouraged to learn and utilize a wide variety of skills across multiple media.
The Leadership major is a flexible academic degree that focuses on characteristics and skills necessary to lead in organizational and social contexts, and emphasizes ethical leadership, legal issues, written and oral communication skills.
The B.A. in English Literature Emphasis adds expertise in interpreting literary and other creative cultural texts to the grounding in all aspects of English Studies provided by the core requirements for the B.A. in English.
The Bachelor of Arts in Music allows students to specialize in music within a broad liberal arts degree program.
Students pursuing the Bachelor of Music with Emphasis in Sound Recording Technology degree will have hands-on experience with state-of-the-art existing and emerging technology, and thorough grounding in the fundamentals of the theory, the practice, and the artistry involved in live sound, sound recording, and music production.
The ÌÒ»¨ÉçÇøÊÓƵ Bachelor of Music in Composition program focuses on the development of composition, analysis and computer skills and is based on a comprehensive study of the theoretical background of music from all periods and various cultures.
Students completing the Bachelor of Music, Music Education degree will be recommended for the appropriate license to teach music in the public schools.
The ÌÒ»¨ÉçÇøÊÓƵ Bachelor of Music in Performance degree prepares students for the high level of musicianship and professionalism expected in multiple genres of music.
The Painting and Drawing program supports the investigation of various methods, forms and histories of painting and drawing in addition to the spaces these modes occupy in the contemporary sphere.
This program is designed to give students a solid grounding in the history of philosophy, and an ability to analyze arguments proposed in serious discussions of any subject.
The Photography and Print Media major is a unique combination of reproducible media and concept-driven art practice.
The political and legal studies concentration is aimed at students interested in social and political philosophy, particularly those planning to attend law school.
It is designed to give students an essential core of knowledge, and to develop their critical thinking and analytical skills.
Our emphasis area of Professional Communication within the Bachelor of program produces creative, culturally aware, highly effective, communicators well suited for the organizational environment.
In this program, you'll master technical writing and take courses in business, communication, and human resources. You'll build skills in technical and organizational communication, composition, management, marketing, and public relations.
This program is designed for students looking to understand the role of religion in human culture and to expand their cultural competency. Students may also choose to minor in religious studies.
Earn a  Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science with a major in sociology, sociology with an emphasis in social welfare, or criminal justice
In today's job market, the study of Spanish offers some real advantages. There are over 400 million native speakers.
The mission of the Spanish with Teaching Licensure program is to prepare students with the knowledge and skills needed to teach Spanish within the Pre-K through Grade 12 environment.
Majoring in strategic communication will provide students with an opportunity to learn and practice skills in a range of communication competencies, from research, to writing to multimedia production.
The Department of Art at ÌÒ»¨ÉçÇøÊÓƵ offers courses in drawing, painting, photography, printmaking and 3D media.
The Technical Writing Concentration in English is designed to prepare a student for a wide range of workplace opportunities.
The Theatre Major is for students who want to explore every aspect of theatre -- from acting to producing to designing.
The Theatre Education Major at ÌÒ»¨ÉçÇøÊÓƵ integrates theatre arts and education in the classroom, in the community, and on the stage.
In keeping with the Art Department's mission of empowering students to become visually critical thinkers through their creative practice, the 3D Media and Material Studies major focuses on making as a form of thinking through technical mastery of both traditional craftsmanship and emerging technologies.
The Department of Women’s and Gender Studies is a multi- and interdisciplinary field of study that examines gender in historical and contemporary contexts, with an emphasis on women’s lives and perspectives.
The World Cultural Studies concentration is a humanities-based program designed to address global issues and expand students’ and professionals’ career opportunities.