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Gustavus Geology majors/minors study the history of Earth and its life forms, learn about our changing global systems, and discover and preserve natural resources. Field, laboratory, and analytical research are emphasized, and you'll work with a close-knit community of faculty and students as you study landscapes, climate, natural hazards, mountain building, and the evolution and extinction of life on field trips in Minnesota and beyond. It's rocks and fossils and so much more. You'll graduate with the skills for multiple career paths.

Health and Physical Education (HPE) majors prepare to work with people of all ages and in many movement-related settings. Those who complete a major in HPE with state teaching licensure are typically preparing for work in K-12 educational settings, such as in Physical Education (Phy Ed., P.E.), and coaching. Majors also pursue graduate study in kinesiology-related disciplines. See sample courses and careers here. 

History majors and minors learn how to ask good questions, use evidence to evaluate change and continuity, analyze cause and effect, put information in context, condense data into logic, and apply relevant information to understand the past and present. You will be a strong writer, researcher, and interpreter of information.

Majors/minors in Japanese Studies become open to opportunities with and related to a global economic power. Japanese Studies goes far beyond language skills. Check out these sample courses and careers. 

Latin American, Latinx, and Caribbean Studies (LALACS) majors/minors discover the rewards of crossing borders. Discover more about LALACS, including sample courses, careers, and features.

As a Mathematics major/minor, you'll learn to ask challenging questions, make valuable connections, collaborate, explain complex problems, and use evidence-based reasoning. You'll explore patterns, the tools to understand them, and extrapolate ideas in an abstract setting. See sample classes and careers (including data, analysis, and actuarial science) here. 

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. 

Gustavus Nursing majors are professionals with clinical reasoning, critical thinking, interpersonal, and leadership skills that meet the demands of ever-evolving healthcare systems. Learn more about the major here. 

Philosophy majors/minors will learn how to approach problems, view arguments from multiple perspectives, communicate clearly with others, and articulate thoughts in a meaningful way. You gain a comprehensive understanding of the major philosophical traditions, ideas, and arguments, along with the skills for critically analyzing them. Sample courses and career paths here. 

Political Science majors/minors engage in critical and analytical exploration of governance, social movements, and policy. Graduates attend law and graduate schools, and work in advocacy, politics, and for local, state, and federal governments. Check out sample classes and career paths here.