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Pre-Occupational Therapy
You'll major in Exercise Physiology and/or Psychological Science for a future as an occupational therapist. You'll get a strong academic foundation in the classes needed for grad school, plus the freedom to explore a range of electives. It's an ideal blend of academic rigor, supportive community, and immersive campus experience. And the Office of Health Professions provides comprehensive support, from prerequisite course requirements to graduate school applications.
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Pre-Optometry
You'll major in Biology and Chemistry, gaining a strong academic foundation in the core classes needed for graduate school, plus the freedom to explore through electives. You'll have academic rigor, a supportive community, and an immersive on-campus student experience. Plus, the Office of Health Professions supports future optometrists, from first steps to grad-school applications.
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Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-pharmacy students major in Chemistry, Biology, or Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. You'll receive a strong science foundation for graduate school, plus the freedom to explore through elective courses. It's academic rigor, a supportive community, and the advantages of an immersive on-campus experience. Plus, the Office of Health Professions provides comprehensive support, from navigating prerequisites to pharmacy school applications.
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Pre-Physical Therapy
Students studying pre-physical therapy major in Exercise Physiology and/or Biology on their way to leading rehabilitation treatment programs for sports and other injuries. You'll get a strong academic foundation in the core classes needed for PT and orthopedic PT school, plus the freedom to explore through electives. You'll also be supported by the Office of Health Professions, from prerequisite courses through grad school application.
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Pre-Physician Assistant
Pre-physician assistant students major in Biology and/or Exercise Physiology on their way to diagnosing and treating illness and providing patient care in clinics and hospitals. You'll get a strong science foundation for PA school, plus the freedom to explore through electives. The Office of Health Professions provides comprehensive support on your journey, from navigating prerequisite requirements to PA grad school applications.
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Pre-Seminary
Gustavus has a long history of preparing pastors, chaplains, and other Christian clergy and church leaders. You'll major in Religion, Psychology, English, and/or Philosophy on your way to seminary school and/or graduate theology education. Gustavus's chaplains and academic advisors will assist you in choosing coursework, plugging into student groups, and serving in campus leadership positions.
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Psychological Science
Psychological Science is foundational to tackling society’s big questions and challenges, from prejudice to multi-sensory perception and memory. As a Psychological Science major, you will be immersed in experiential learning courses that put science and research into practice. You will learn to test and interrogate psychological research questions, lead experiments, collect and analyze data, and present their findings.
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Public Accounting
The Public Accounting major is designed for students to directly enter the workforce in private companies, non-profits, and government offices. You will learn essential technical accounting skills from a faculty of Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) with decades of top industry experience. This program is a Top 20 program in the U.S. for CPA exam success, and the only Minnesota liberal arts college in the top 40. (CPA Success Index).
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Public Health
Public Health teaches you the concepts and principles related to the American public health system. Through active engagement in courses, you will complete opportunities and case studies in health behavior, community assessment, epidemiology, and program development related to a broad array of community issues, public health services, and populations.
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Religion
Religion majors/minors explore life's biggest questions through classroom experiences that foster dialogue between faiths with compassion and respect. You will study theology, major religions, and their relationship with ethics, politics, art, music, literature, and more. Sample courses and career pathways—including pastors and other clergy—here.
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Russian
As a minor in Russian Language, Literature, and Culture you will explore the language, rich cultural heritage, literature, and history of Russophone lands through the Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Department (MLLC). Given Russia's strategic geopolitical importance, understanding the language and culture provides valuable insights.
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Scandinavian Studies
Scandinavian Studies majors/minors journey to the Arctic Circle (particularly in Sweden), connect over "fika" (coffee and treats) at the Swedish House, and get to know award-winning artists and scholars from Scandinavia. You'll study Scandinavian histories, arts, literatures, philosophies, religions, music, and languages. Check out sample courses and career paths here.