Major/Minor
Music
Perform, compose, teach. Majors/minors gain the tools and support to cultivate talent. You will explore musical genres and traditions, study theoretical concepts and historical perspectives, and perform in collaborative, inspiring, and nurturing spaces. You may pursue a career in the music industry such as music education or performance, or apply your learning to another career path.
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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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Biology
Biology majors/minors investigate living systems' structures, functions, and responses, from organisms to populations and ecosystems. You will have lab experiences and abundant research opportunities, and sharpen your scientific reasoning. Sample courses and career paths here, including medicine.
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Film and Media Studies
The Film and Media Studies minor explores film and media's historical, political, social, economic, and cultural impact. Learn about classes and careers in this minor, and how you'll expand your video and film production and critical thinking.
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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.
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Pre-Medicine
Students interested in careers in medicine, as medical doctors and other doctoral-level careers in health care sciences, major in Biology, Chemistry, or Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Gustavus. Our career specialists in the Office of Health Professions guide you from the moment you enter Gustavus through your acceptance to med school. Gustavus has a long legacy of producing doctors across all specialities, who have studied at top universities across the U.S.
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Pre-Dentistry
Students interested in dentistry and oral health major in Biology, Chemistry, and/or Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. You'll gain an excellent scientific foundation with the flexibility to delve into diverse electives. Here, your career as a dentist, orthodontist, and oral surgeon begins with strong academics and a vibrant on-campus community. And the Office of Health Professions provides helps you navigate prerequisite courses and dental school applications.
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French
French majors/minors explore speaking, listening, reading, and writing in an immersive language environment with native French-speaking faculty in the Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Department (MLLC). You'll study art and literature, discuss politics, colonization, and history, and grow your understanding of French-speaking cultures.
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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.
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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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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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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.