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    Majors & Minors
At Morehouse College, education is a transformative journey that shapes leaders, visionaries, and changemakers. With a legacy rooted in excellence, Morehouse empowers students to explore their passions and unlock their potential through an incredibly diverse range of disciplines.
 The Morehouse College majors include fields like science, business, the arts, and technology so that every student finds a path that aligns with their ambitions. Each program is designed to inspire critical thinking, cultivate leadership, and prepare graduates to make a lasting impact in their communities and the world. Discover how a Morehouse education can propel your future, and take a look at the Morehouse College majors below.
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              Africana Studies
              
                
              
              
                
                
                
              
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        This interdisciplinary major explores the histories, cultures, and experiences of African and African-descended peoples globally.
 
            
            
              
              Applied Physics (Dual-Degree Engineering-DDEP)
              
                
              
              
                
                
                
              
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        Combining physics fundamentals with engineering applications, this major allows students to earn degrees in both disciplines through partner institutions.
 
            
            
              
              Art Studies
              
                
              
              
                
                
                
              
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        Focusing on visual arts, this Morehouse College major encourages creative expression and critical analysis of artistic movements and techniques.
 
            
            
              
              Art History
              
                
              
              
                
                
                
              
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        Students study the development of art across cultures and time periods, analyzing significant works and their societal impacts.
 
            
            
              
              Biology
              
                
              
              
                
                
                
              
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        This Morehouse College major looks into the study of living organisms, covering areas such as genetics, ecology, and cellular biology.
 
            
            
              
              Business Administration
              
                
              
              
                
                
                
              
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        Offering concentrations in accounting, finance, management, and marketing, this program prepares students for leadership roles in various business sectors.
 
            
            
              
              Business Administration Online
              
                
              
              
                
                
                
              
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        Designed for flexibility, this online program mirrors the traditional business curriculum, catering to non-traditional students.
 
            
            
              
              Chemistry
              
                
              
              
                
                
                
              
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        Students explore chemical principles and laboratory techniques, preparing for careers in research, industry, or further studies.
 
            
            
              
              Chinese Studies
              
                
              
              
                
                
                
              
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        This Morehouse College major immerses students in the Chinese language, culture, and history, promoting global understanding and competence.
 
            
            
              
              Cinema, Television, and Emerging Media Studies
              
                
              
              
                
                
                
              
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        Focusing on film studies and production, with a strong emphasis on screenwriting, this program prepares students for careers in media.
 
            
            
              
              Communication Studies
              
                
              
              
                
                
                
              
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        Emphasizing effective communication across various platforms, this Morehouse College major covers rhetoric, media studies, and interpersonal communication.
 
            
            
              
              Computer Science
              
                
              
              
                
                
                
              
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        Students learn programming, algorithms, and software development, equipping them for the tech industry's evolving demands.
 
            
            
              
              Dance Performance and Choreography
              
                
              
              
                
                
                
              
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        This Morehouse College major trains students in dance techniques and creative choreography, fostering artistic expression.
 
            
            
              
              Economics
              
                
              
              
                
                
                
              
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        Analyzing the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, this major offers insights into economic theories and applications.
 
            
            
              
              Education Studies
              
                
              
              
                
                
                
              
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        Preparing future educators, this major covers teaching methodologies, curriculum development, and educational psychology.
 
            
            
              
              English
              
                
              
              
                
                
                
              
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        Focusing on literature, writing, and critical analysis, students explore various genres and historical periods.
 
            
            
              
              French
              
                
              
              
                
                
                
              
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        This Morehouse College major enhances proficiency in the French language and deepens understanding of Francophone cultures and literatures.
 
            
            
              
              General Science (Dual-Degree Engineering)
              
                
              
              
                
                
                
              
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        Offering a foundation in sciences, this program leads to engineering degrees through partnerships with other institutions.
 
            
            
              
              History
              
                
              
              
                
                
                
              
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        Students examine past events, societies, and cultures to understand historical contexts and their relevance today.
 
            
            
              
              International Studies
              
                
              
              
                
                
                
              
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        An interdisciplinary major designed to meet the growing demand for skills in the analysis and solution of contemporary world problems.
 
            
            
              
              Journalism in Sports, Culture, and Social Justice
              
                
              
              
                
                
                
              
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        This program prepares students to tell impactful, multimedia stories with a focus in one of three tracks: Sports, Culture, or Social Justice.
 
            
            
              
              Kinesiology
              
                
              
              
                
                
                
              
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        Focusing on human movement, this major covers biomechanics, exercise physiology, and sports science.
 
            
            
              
              Mathematics
              
                
              
              
                
                
                
              
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        Students engage with abstract concepts, problem-solving, and analytical thinking across various mathematical disciplines.
 
            
            
              
              Music
              
                
              
              
                
                
                
              
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        Combining performance, theory, and history, this Morehouse College major nurtures musical talent and scholarly understanding.
 
            
            
              
              Philosophy
              
                
              
              
                
                
                
              
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        Exploring fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, and ethics, students develop critical thinking and analytical skills.
 
            
            
              
              Physics
              
                
              
              
                
                
                
              
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        This major investigates the principles governing matter and energy, preparing students for careers in science and technology.
 
            
            
              
              Political Science
              
                
              
              
                
                
                
              
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        Analyzing governmental systems, political behavior, and public policies, this program fosters understanding of political dynamics.
 
            
            
              
              Psychology
              
                
              
              
                
                
                
              
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        Studying human behavior and mental processes, students gain insights into cognition, emotion, and social interactions.
 
            
            
              
              Religion
              
                
              
              
                
                
                
              
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        Examining religious beliefs, practices, and histories, this Morehouse College major encourages exploration of spirituality and theology.
 
            
            
              
              Sociology
              
                
              
              
                
                
                
              
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        Investigating social structures, relationships, and institutions, students learn about societal issues and dynamics.
 
            
            
              
              Software Engineering
              
                
              
              
                
                
                
              
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        Focusing on the design and development of software systems, this major prepares students for the tech industry.
 
            
            
              
              Spanish
              
                
              
              
                
                
                
              
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        Enhancing language skills and cultural knowledge, this program covers Spanish-speaking countries' literatures and histories.
 
            
            
              
              Theatre and Performance
              
                
              
              
                
                
                
              
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        Combining acting, directing, and production, this Morehouse College major cultivates talent for the performing arts.
 
            
            
              
              Urban Studies
              
                
              
              
                
                
                
              
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        Exploring urbanization, city planning, and community development, students address challenges in urban environments.
MINORS
While not required for graduation, you may select a minor concentration from those listed below. Your Morehouse College major adviser and the chairperson of the department offering the minor must approve your choice. Minors require from 12 to 21 semester hours, with no grade below C in the courses designated for the minor.
              
              Accounting
              
              
                
                 
            
 
                
        
              
              Africana Studies
              
              
                
                 
            
 
                
        
              
              Art
              
              
                
                 
            
 
                
        
              
              Art History
              
              
                
                 
            
 
                
        
              
              Biology
              
              
                
                 
            
 
                
        
              
              Business Administration
              
              
                
                 
            
 
                
        
              
              Criminal Justice
              
              
                
                 
            
 
                
        
              
              Curatorial Studies
              
              
                
                 
            
 
                
        
              
              Data Science and Analytics
              
              
                
                 
            
 
                
        
              
              Drama
              
              
                
                 
            
 
                
        
              
              Dance
              
              
                
                 
            
 
                
        
              
              Economics
              
              
                
                 
            
 
                
        
              
              Education
              
              
                
                 
            
 
                
        
              
              English
              
              
                
                 
            
 
                
        
              
              Entrepreneurship
              
              
                
                 
            
 
                
        
              
              Environmental Studies
              
              
                
                 
            
 
                
        
              
              French
              
              
                
                 
            
 
                
        
              
              German
              
              
                
                 
            
 
                
        
              
              History
              
              
                
                 
            
 
                
        
              
              Journalism
              
              
                
                 
            
 
                
        
              
              Leadership Studies
              
              
                
                 
            
 
                
        
              
              Mathematics
              
              
                
                 
            
 
                
        
              
              Music
              
              
                
                 
            
 
                
        
              
              Neuroscience
              
              
                
                 
            
 
                
        
              
              Philosophy
              
              
                
                 
            
 
                
        
              
              Physics
              
              
                
                 
            
 
                
        
              
              Professional Sales
              
              
                
                 
            
 
                
        
              
              Psychology
              
              
                
                 
            
 
                
        
              
              Public Health Science
              
              
                
                 
            
 
                
        
              
              Public History and Historic Preservation
              
              
                
                 
            
 
                
        
              
              Religion
              
              
                
                 
            
 
                
        
              
              Sociology
              
              
                
                 
            
 
                
        
              
              Spanish
              
              
                
                 
            
 
                
        
              
              Sustainability
              
              
                
                 
            
 
                
        
              
              Urban Studies