Major/Minor
Film and Media Arts
This major offers space to study, practice, and experiment with film and media within a broad interdisciplinary context that includes production, critical theory, and performance. You'll hone your command of form, content and craft, and develop creativity and visual literacy. And you'll gain understanding of media production and processes within a global environment.
Major/Minor
Financial Economics
This major is designed for students interested in the intricate workings of financial markets, investment strategies, and economic finance policy. It blends economic theory with finance principles, providing a strong foundation for careers in banking, investment, or financial analysis.
Major/Minor
Latin Language
You'll delve deeply into the Roman Republic and Empire through the study of its official language, classical civilizations, and how the modern world continues to reimagine ancient Rome. And through the adjacent Latin Teaching major, you'll prepare to educate others. More on the major, including sample courses, here.
Major/Minor
Master of Athletic Training
The master of athletic training program provides two routes for application and entrance to the graduate program. A 4+2 year for those who have finished a baccalaureate degree and an accelerated 3+2 year program for Gustavus students.
Major/Minor
Peace, Justice, and Conflict Studies
Students in the Peace, Justice, and Conflict Studies major/minor consider problems of war, oppression, and violence. Dive into nonviolent conflict resolution and become advocates for a more just and peaceful world. See sample courses and career paths here.
Major/Minor
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
In this pre-professional program, you'll receive a strong science foundation in the core classes needed for grad school, plus the freedom to explore a range of elective courses. You'll major in Biology, Chemistry, and/or Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and be supported by the Office of Health Professions from your first thoughts on becoming a veterinarian through grad school application.
Major/Minor
Religious Diversity in Professional Life
In this minor, you'll develop skills to negotiate the challenges of religious diversity in the workplace and the world at large. You'll strengthen your interfaith literacy and reflect on your own worldview and values. Religious diversity intersects with other forms of diversity, so this minor serves a range of fields and professions.
Office
GustieWell
GustieWell and the Peer Assistants promote student wellbeing through health education, wellness coaching, peer support, and resources for healthy living.
Master of Athletic Training
Apply to earn you master's degree in Athletic Training. This is a hybrid graduate program. Here's who should apply, and how. This is the only graduate program offered at Gustavus.
Academic Departments
Learn more about the academic departments.
Academic Department
Film and Media Studies
Film and Media Studies is an interdisciplinary minor that explores the historical, political, social, economic, and cultural impact of film and media. It complements any major and helps prepare you for a career in film, marketing, social media, and journalism.
Prepare to Change Your World
As a Gustie, you'll be encouraged to explore everything that sparks your interest, surrounded by a super-supportive community of peers and leaders that are doing the same.
With fewer required couses, smaller classes, dedicated class-free time for your own exploration, the Gustavus academic experience is designed to help you figure out what makes you, you. Our faculty, coaches, staff, instructors are flexible, supportive, and dedicated to your freedom to focus on the many things that matter most to you.