US Studies with tracks in American History, American Literature, Political Science, and Public Policy
US Studies with tracks in American History, American Literature, Political Science, and Public Policy The United States of America is a nation of paradoxes best understood through seeing its place in the world. Born in the era of transatlantic revolutions beginning in the late eighteenth century, the US was founded on ideals of individual liberty, […]
Political Economy with tracks in Economics, Political Science, and Public Policy
Political Economy with tracks in Economics, Political Science, and Public Policy The field of political economy examines the many intersections of politics and markets, within and between countries. While applying a broad array of approaches, political economy emphasizes empirical analysis, while attending also to the context of history and theoretically and normatively significant claims […]
Molecular Bioscience with Tracks in Biogeochemistry, Biophysics, Cell and Molecular Biology, Genetics and Genomics
Molecular Bioscience with Tracks in Biogeochemistry, Biophysics, Cell and Molecular Biology, Genetics and Genomics All biological sciences rest on two central principles – all organisms and their characteristics are the product of evolution, and all life processes have a physical and chemical basis. Simply put, at the most fundamental level, there is a shared molecular […]
Materials Science with tracks in Chemistry and Physics
Materials Science with tracks in Chemistry and Physics Many of tomorrow’s innovations in fields such as fast computing, renewable energy generation, batteries, plastics, textiles, and transportation will rely on the unique and novel properties of materials. The development of such materials requires integrated knowledge in physics, chemistry, and biology, along with advanced mathematics and computation. […]
Institutions and Governance with tracks in Economics, Political Science, and Public Policy
Institutions and Governance with tracks in Economics, Political Science, and Public Policy The Institutions and Governance major enables students to study the formal and informal rules that societies use to govern themselves at the local, national, and global levels. By focusing on institutions and governance as a guiding framework, students can better understand the dynamics […]
Global Health with Tracks in Biology and Public Policy
Global Health with Tracks in Biology and Public Policy The global health major introduces students to global health as an area of study, research, and practice that places a priority on improving health and achieving equity in health for all people worldwide. A synthesis of population-based prevention with individual-level clinical care, global health aims to […]
Global Cultural Studies with tracks in Creative Writing and Translation, World History, and World Literature
Global Cultural Studies with tracks in Creative Writing and Translation, World History, and World Literature Cultural Studies is an interdisciplinary field that investigates the forms of social life and culture produced in today’s interconnected world. Understanding the complexity of global culture requires mastery over the tools of interpretation and knowledge production. It requires students […]
Global China Studies with tracks in Chinese History, Political Science and Religious Studies
Global China Studies with tracks in Chinese History, Political Science and Religious Studies [1] Is China a state? Is it a nation? Is it a culture defined by a language? Or is it still something else? What do teenagers practicing tai ji quan at American schools and Chinese Christians have in common? How is the […]
Ethics and Leadership with tracks in Philosophy and Public Policy
Ethics and Leadership with tracks in Philosophy and Public Policy The Ethics and Leadership major meets a critical need to integrate expertise from the human sciences with the best of thought from philosophy and political theory about the ultimate ends of human life, about right and wrong, rights, duties and the common good. Leaders need […]
Environmental Science with tracks in Biogeochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, and Public Policy
Environmental Science with tracks in Biogeochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, and Public Policy The pressing needs for sustainable development, acceptable environmental quality, and the urgency to address climate change are placing increasing demands upon governments and industries locally, nationally, and worldwide. To help meet those demands, the Environmental Science major provides training for students intending to […]