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Business Management
Majors and minors in Business Management practice leadership, study organizations and people, and gain career-oriented experiences through internships, mentorships, and classroom experiences. Check out these sample courses and careers, including marketing, human resources, operations, logistics, and entrepreneurship.
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Chemistry
As a Chemistry major/minor at Gustavus, you will be immersed in rich discoveries as a launch point for exciting careers in materials science, environment science, and biomedicine. Check out career paths and sample courses here.
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Classical Languages
Major/minor in Classical Languages (Greek and Latin) and you connect to an ancient, vibrant legacy relevant to today's world. It's language, and its history, culture, and literature, too. Check out sample courses and explore careers here.
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Coaching
The Coaching minor meets the National Standards for Sport Coaches by the Society for Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE). It's an excellent addition for students majoring in education or other fields who would like to work with sports.
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Communication Studies
Communication Studies majors/minors learn to be effective communicators, listeners, dialoguers, and creators, exploring how society, politics, and culture influence media. Communication is a top skill employers seek—see sample courses and career paths (such as journalism and public relations).
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Comparative Literature
Comparative Literature minors explore global texts, cultures, and media across languages (including English). They develop understandings of social, political, cultural, philosophical, and religious functions of literature. Sample courses and career paths here, including journalism, law, and other writing-related careers.
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Computer Science
Computer Science majors/minors think analytically and logically, design creative and robust solutions, develop teamwork, and explore new technologies. They solve problems using multiple programming languages and development platforms, preparing for careers in data, analysis, actuarial science, and master's degrees in computer science (MCS).
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Dance
As a Dance major the goal is to produce technically skilled, articulate movers who use dance to perceive, discover, create, and communicate. You will collaborate with a close-knit community of dancers across numerous genres and professional pursuits. Your education will center on the history and theory of dance, anatomy and kinesiology, and technical skills for theatrical design.
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Eastern European and Eurasian Studies
Major/minors in Eastern European and Eurasian Studies dig into geo-political relationships and influences at work in Eastern Europe including languages, literatures, cultures, civilizations, histories, and economics. Check out sample classes and career opportunities.
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Economics
Gustavus majors/minors in Economics learn about the macro and micro forces at the core of economic change, such as consumer demand, labor markets, and international trade, and the theories and methodologies essential to various markets, from sports to healthcare. It's a training ground for careers in finance and investments, and more.
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Elementary Education
The Gustavus Elementary Education program prepares you to lead inclusive and innovative classrooms. You will begin observing and participating in practicum teaching experiences as soon as you enter the program. Graduates teach students across the country and around the world, with 90% of students placed in teaching jobs upon graduation.
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English
English majors/minors study literature and write in multiple genres, including fiction, drama, poetry, film, archival documents, graphic novels, and digital narratives. Explore course examples and careers, such as journalism and writing.