Areas of Study

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There are no waiting lists for majors at Albion. Students take courses across Albion’s liberal arts curriculum while pursuing a major in their chosen field from a catalog of nearly 90 areas of study that result in the Bachelor of Arts degree. Students may also prepare for teacher certification through one of Albion’s PK through 12th grade educational studies programs, earn a dual degree in engineering from Albion and the University of Michigan or Columbia University, or pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts.

Designed for students interested in challenges and opportunities that go beyond those offered by traditional lecture and laboratory courses, our Prentiss M. Brown Honors program offers small, distinctive, interdisciplinary discussion-based classes, field trips, and cultural and social events that emphasize critical thinking and build community.

Focused career preparation and professional development is built into every aspect of academic life, so that our students graduate equipped with the skills and experiences necessary to excel in advanced study and the world of work. For those who cannot wait to make an immediate impact in their chosen field, Albion’s renowned institutes and centers are designed to provide students with an enhanced set of firsthand experiences, support, and networking resources to accelerate their futures in the areas of public policy, medicine, sustainability, education, race and belonging, and business and management.

Areas of Study

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Accounting Major and Minor

Actuarial Science Program

Anthropology Major and Minor

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Anthropology/Sociology Major and Minor

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Applied Mathematics Minor

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Area Studies Minor

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Art History Major and Minor

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Biochemistry Major and Minor

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Biology Major and Minor

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Business Major

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Cell and Molecular Biology Minor

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Chemistry Major and Minor

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Communication Studies Major and Minor

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Computer Science Major and Minor

Data Analytics Minor

Data Science Major

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Earth Science Major

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Economics and Management Major and Minor

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Economics Major and Minor

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Education - Elementary, Secondary, PK-12 Concentration

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Educational Studies Minor

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Engineering Dual Degree Program

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English Major and Minor

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Environmental Biology Minor

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Environmental Geology Minor

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Environmental Science Major

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Environmental Studies Major and Minor

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Ethnic Studies Major and Minor

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Finance Major and Minor

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Gender Studies Minor

Geographic Information Systems Minor

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Geology Major and Minor

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Health Communication Minor

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History Major and Minor

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Human Services Concentration

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Individually Designed Major

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International Studies Major

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Kinesiology - Exercise Science Major and Minor

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Law, Justice, and Society Concentration

Management for the Professions Concentration

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Marketing Major

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Marketing Management Minor

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Mathematics Major and Minor

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Mathematics/Economics Interdepartmental Major

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Mathematics/Physics Interdepartmental Major

Music Major

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Neuroscience Concentration

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Paleontology Minor

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Philosophy Major and Minor

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Physics Major and Minor

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Political Science Major and Minor

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Post-Bacc Certificate in Pre-Medical Studies

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Pre-Dental Program

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Pre-Health Program

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Pre-Law Program

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Pre-Medical Program

Pre-Nursing Program

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Pre-Physical Therapy Program

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Pre-Veterinary Medicine Program

Psychological Science Major and Minor

Public Health Concentration

Public Policy and Service Concentration

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Public Policy Major

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Religious Studies Major and Minor

Sexuality Studies Minor

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Sociology Major and Minor

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Spanish Major and Minor

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Sport Communication Major and Minor

Statistics Minor

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Studio Art Major and Minor

Sustainability Studies Major

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Teaching English as a Second Language Minor

Theatre Major and Minor

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Transnational Studies Minor

Value Theory Minor

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Women’s Studies Minor

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Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Major